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    penitentiary

    penitentiary - Dictionary definition and meaning for word penitentiary

    Definition
    (noun) a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
    Synonyms : pen
    Definition
    (adj) used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
    Example Sentence
    • penitentiary institutions
    Definition
    (adj) showing or constituting penance
    Synonyms : penitential
    Example Sentence
    • penitential tears
    • wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words
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