Penology: Definition with Penology Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. The branch of criminology concerned with prison management and prisoner rehabilitation.

Exact synonyms: Poenology
Generic synonyms: Criminology
Derivative terms: Penologist

1. n. The science or art of punishment.

1. Noun. (study Study) of the processes devised and adopted for the punishment and prevention of crime. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. the science of the punishment of crime [n -GIES]

1. The science or art of punishment. Alternative forms: poenology. Origin: Gr, or L. Poena, punishment. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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