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Penology

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Penology is a noun meaning Study of the processes devised and adopted for the punishment and prevention of crime.

Meaning

Study of the processes devised and adopted for the punishment and prevention of crime.

Word Forms

Synonyms for penology

Depending on context, synonyms include poenology.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include poenology, criminology, ponerology, psychonosology, criminalistics, politology.

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