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poenology

 

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Noun poenology has 1 sense
  1. penology, poenology - the branch of criminology concerned with prison management and prisoner rehabilitation
    --1 is a kind of criminology

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Poenology

Description:

Poenology refers to the study or knowledge of punishment and correctional treatment, specifically pertaining to the field of criminology. It encompasses the theories, methods, and practices involved in managing and rehabilitating offenders.

Examples:

Example as a noun:

John's passion for poenology led him to pursue a career as a prison psychologist.

Example as a study:

Poenology explores various strategies to reduce recidivism and promote successful reintegration of offenders into society.

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