penology

pe·nol·o·gy

noun \pi-ˈnä-lə-jē\

Definition of PENOLOGY

: a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders

— pe·no·log·i·cal \ˌpē-nə-ˈlä-ji-kəl\ adjective

— pe·nol·o·gist \pi-ˈnä-lə-jist\ noun

Origin of PENOLOGY

Greek poinē penalty + English -logy — more at pain

First Known Use: 1838

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