reformatory

• Adjetivo que descreve algo destinado a corrigir, emendar ou reeducar, especialmente em contexto disciplinar ou educacional, como instituições para jovens infratores. Hoje é mais frequentemente substituído por 'correcional' ou 'reformatório'.

An adjective describing something intended to reform or correct, especially in a disciplinary or educational context; now largely replaced by 'reformative' or 'corrective'.

1. Tending to reformC1formal

   Aimed at or having the effect of correcting or improving someone's behavior or character.

   Corretivo

   • The judge ordered the young offender to attend a reformatory program.
   • The school adopted a reformatory approach to discipline.
   • Reformatory measures were introduced to reduce recidivism.

   Sinônimosamendatorycorrectivereformativeremedial

   Antônimoscorrupting

• Instituição correcional destinada a internar, disciplinar e reeducar menores infratores ou réus primários, visando sua reintegração social.

A correctional institution designed for the detention, discipline, and training of young or first-time offenders.

1. Correctional institution for young offendersC1formal

   A type of correctional facility designed to detain, discipline, and train young or first-time offenders, with an emphasis on rehabilitation rather than punishment.

   Instituição correcional para menores infratores

   • The judge sentenced the teenager to six months in a reformatory.
   • Reformatories aim to educate and reform young lawbreakers.
   • He was sent to a reformatory after his first conviction.

   Sinônimosborstalreform schooltraining school