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Penitentiary
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/
A state or federal prison for convicted felons; (broadly) a prison.
📖 Definitions of "Penitentiary"
noun
- 1
A state or federal prison for convicted felons; (broadly) a prison.
- 2
A priest in the Roman Catholic Church who administers the sacrament of penance.
- 3
One who prescribes the rules and measures of penance.
- 4
One who does penance.
adjective
- 1
Of or relating to penance; penitential.
- 2
Of or relating to the punishment of criminals.
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