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Noun

a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes

Samheiti:

• penitentiary
• pen

Adjective

used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers; "penitentiary institutions"

Samheiti:

• penitentiary

Adjective

showing or constituting penance; "penitential tears"; "wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words"

Samheiti:

• penitential
• penitentiary