penitentiary

• Das Strafvollzugssystem oder Gefängnisse betreffend; auf Straf- oder Freiheitsstrafen bezogen. Wird meist im Zusammenhang mit Gefängnissen oder Justizvollzugsanstalten verwendet.

Relating to punishment or imprisonment, typically used in the context of prisons or correctional systems.

1. Relating to punishment or reformC1formal

   Used for the punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers.

   Straf- und Besserungs-

   • The penitentiary system aims to rehabilitate offenders.
   • He was sentenced to a penitentiary institution for his crimes.
   • Penitentiary reforms have been debated for decades.

   Synonymecorrectionaldisciplinarypenalpunitivereformatory

2. Showing penanceC2formal

   Showing or constituting penance; expressing remorse or atonement.

   Bußfertig

   • Her penitentiary acts included fasting and prayer.
   • He performed penitentiary rituals to seek forgiveness.
   • The penitentiary nature of his apology was evident.

   Synonymecontritepenitentpenitentialremorsefulrepentant

   Antonymeimpenitentremorselessunrepentant

• Strafanstalt für Personen, die wegen schwerer Straftaten verurteilt wurden; im weiteren Sinne jede Justizvollzugsanstalt.

A correctional institution for individuals convicted of major crimes.

1. Correctional facilityB2formalamerican

   A prison or correctional institution where people convicted of serious crimes are sent to serve their sentences.

   Justizvollzugsanstalt

   • The judge sentenced him to ten years in the state penitentiary.
   • The penitentiary is located on the outskirts of the city.
   • He was transferred to a maximum-security penitentiary after the escape attempt.

   Synonymejailpenal institutionprison