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Penitentiary

/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/

A state or federal prison for convicted felons; (broadly) a prison.

📖 Definitions of "Penitentiary"

noun
  1. 1

    A state or federal prison for convicted felons; (broadly) a prison.

  2. 2

    A priest in the Roman Catholic Church who administers the sacrament of penance.

  3. 3

    One who prescribes the rules and measures of penance.

  4. 4

    One who does penance.

adjective
  1. 1

    Of or relating to penance; penitential.

  2. 2

    Of or relating to the punishment of criminals.

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