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penitentiary, pen
n. a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
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penitentiary
adj. used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers; "penitentiary institutions"
penitential, penitentiary
adj. showing or constituting penance; "penitential tears"; "wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words"
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correctional
adj. concerned with or providing correction; "a correctional institution"
penal
adj. serving as or designed to impose punishment; "penal servitude"
contrite, remorseful, rueful, ruthful
adj. feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
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penitentiary
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