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Penitentiary

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Definitions:

Noun

penitentiary pen

Definition: a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes

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

Adjective

penitentiary

Definition: used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers; "penitentiary institutions"

penitential penitentiary

Definition: showing or constituting penance; "penitential tears"; "wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words"

Definition: Of or relating to penance; penitential.

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