Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rap sheet
noun
/ræp ʃiːt/
Definition
A list of a person’s criminal offenses or arrests.
Examples
- After his arrest, the police checked his rap sheet to see his previous offenses.
- She was surprised to find that her new acquaintance had a lengthy rap sheet.
- The attorney went over the rap sheet to prepare for the case.
Meaning
Rap sheet commonly refers to a formal record of an individual’s criminal history, which includes details of arrests, charges, and convictions.
Synonyms
- criminal record
- arrest record
- charge sheet
