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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

penology

/pɛˈnɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does penology mean?

noun

The study of prisons and the treatment of prisoners, or the theory and practice of punishment.

Example

"The penologist argued that rehabilitation was a more effective approach than retribution."

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