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poenology

/ˌpiː.nəˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

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noun

/ˌpiː.nəˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/C2formallegal
  • ruРаздел криминологии, занимающийся изучением управления тюрьмами и реабилитацией заключённых.

The branch of criminology concerned with the study of prison management and the rehabilitation of prisoners.

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  1. Study of punishment and prison managementC1formal

    The branch of criminology that deals with the management of prisons, the treatment of prisoners, and the study of punishment and rehabilitation.

    ruИзучение наказания и управления тюрьмами

    • She is studying poenology to understand how prison systems can better rehabilitate inmates.
    • The conference focused on modern poenology and reducing recidivism.
    • His research in poenology examines the effectiveness of different correctional programs.

    Synonymspenology