eng: penitentiary

Information
has URI	http://lexvo.org/id/term/eng/penitentiary

Meaning
means	(noun) a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes pen, penitentiary
means	(adjective) used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers; "penitentiary institutions" penitentiary
means	(adjective) showing or constituting penance; "penitential tears"; "wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words" penitentiary, penitential