Meaning of penology in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /piˈnɑlədʒi/

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  1. Noun

    penology

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from Latin poena‘penalty’+ -logy

    Definitions

    1. the branch of criminology concerned with prison management and prisoner rehabilitation

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