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reformatory

DEFINITIONS OF: reformatory

1

adj tending to reform

“reformatory punishment”
Synonyms:
reformative
helpful
providing assistance or serving a useful function

n correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders

Synonyms:
reform school, training school
Types:
borstal
formerly a British reform school for youths considered too young to send to prison
Type of:
correctional institution
a penal institution maintained by the government
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