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Definitions:
Noun
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.