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Rap Sheet

Definition:

A rap sheet refers to a record of a person's criminal history, typically maintained by law enforcement agencies.

Sense 1:

As a noun, a rap sheet refers to an official document that lists all the crimes and offenses committed by an individual.

Example Sentence:

He was denied entry to the country due to his extensive rap sheet filled with various convictions.

Sense 2:

As a noun, a rap sheet can also describe a summary or report of someone's overall background, behavior, or reputation.

Example Sentence:

The politician's controversial decisions and scandals resulted in a lengthy and negative rap sheet.

Sense 3:

As a metaphorical term, a rap sheet can signify a comprehensive list or collection of negative things or prior misdeeds associated with a person or entity.

Example Sentence:

In the world of entertainment, the actor's public meltdown added another item to his already infamous rap sheet.

Sense 4:

As a verb, to rap sheet means to compile or create a record of someone's criminal activities.

Example Sentence:

The detectives worked tirelessly to rap sheet the suspected serial killer's extensive criminal history.

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