Penitentiary
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British pronunciation/pˌɛnɪtˈɛnʃjəɹi/
American pronunciation/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛntʃɝi/

Definición y Significado de "penitentiary"

Penitentiary
01

penitenciaría, centro penitenciario

a prison or correctional facility where individuals convicted of serious crimes are confined and undergo rehabilitation
penitentiary
01

penitenciario, de penitencia

showing or constituting penance
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penitenciario, de rehabilitación

used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

penitentiary

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The penitentiary has strict security measures to prevent any attempts at escape.
The penitentiary is located on the outskirts of the city, surrounded by high walls and guard towers.
The notorious criminal was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary.
The governor visited the penitentiary to inspect the conditions and speak with inmates.
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