Meaning of penology in English

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