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penitentiary
(,p/E/n/I/'t/E/n/S//@/r/i/ )

adjective (a)

  • Relating to penance, or to the rules and measures of penance.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    pen
    source: wordnet30
  • One who prescribes the rules and measures of penance.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers(adj.all)
    Example:
    Penitentiary institutions.
    source: wordnet30
  • showing or constituting penance(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    penitential
    source: wordnet30
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