reformatory (n.)

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

    [ Syn: reform school , training school ]

    reformatory (adj.)

  1. tending to reform; reformative and rehabilitative agencies; reformatory punishment

    [ Syn: reformative ]

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