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penitentiary noun

  /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/
  • (chiefly, US) A state or federal prison for convicted felons; (broadly) a prison.
 pénitencier

penitentiary adjective

  /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/
  • Of or relating to the punishment of criminals.
 pénitentiaire
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