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
- penologies
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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