Penology
Pronunciation : Pe*nol"o*gy
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Gr. poena, punishment + -logy.]
Definition : Defn: The science or art of punishment. [Written also poenology.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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