penitentiary

definition: showing or constituting penance
example:
speech part: adjective
synonyms: penitential
definition: used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
example: penitentiary institutions
speech part: adjective
synonyms:
definition: a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: pen

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