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penitentiary meaning in German
penitentiary : zuchthaus
Pronunciation : penitentiary
Pronunciation in German : penitentiary
Part of speech : Noun
Definition in English : a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
A house of correction, in which offenders are confined for punishment, discipline, and reformation, and in which they are generally compelled to labor.
Definition in German : eine Justizvollzugsanstalt für diejenigen, die wegen schwerer Verbrechen verurteilt wurden
Ein Besserungshaus, in dem Straftäter zur Bestrafung, Disziplinierung und Besserung eingesperrt sind und in dem sie im Allgemeinen zur Arbeit gezwungen werden.
Examples in English : The rule of law must run within penitentiary walls
Examples in German : Die Rechtsstaatlichkeit muss innerhalb der Zuchthaus gelten
Synonyms of penitentiary
Synonyms in English
prison
Jail
lockup
reformatory
correctional facility
Synonyms in German
Gefängnis
einsperren
Besserungsanstalt
Justizvollzugsanstalt
Antonyms of penitentiary
Antonyms in English
free world
place outside the jail
Antonyms in German
freie Welt
außerhalb des Gefängnisses platzieren
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