PENOLOGICAL Penological: relating to the study or theory of punishment, especially in terms of rehabilitation and reformation of offenders; Penologies (plural); Penologizing (present participle); Penologized (past tense); Penologist (person who studies or practices penology); Penological (adjective form); Penologically (adverb form). Definition: Penological pertains to the analysis and application of punishment methods, particularly focusing on the rehabilitation and reform of individuals who have committed offenses.
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Word: PENOLOGICAL
Length: 11 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word PENOLOGICAL can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.