Penitentiary (Crossword clue)
We found 3 answers for “Penitentiary” .
This page shows answers to the clue Penitentiary, followed by ten definitions like “A state or federal prison for convicted criminals”, “One who prescribes the rules and measures of penance” and “That part of a church to which penitents were admitted”. A synonym for Penitentiary is detention centre.Definitions of “Penitentiary”
If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle.• Of or pertaining to penance
• A state or federal prison for convicted criminals
• One who prescribes the rules and measures of penance
• That part of a church to which penitents were admitted
• Type of prison authorized by the 1779 Penitentiary Act
• A small building in a monastery where penitents confessed
• An office of the papal court which examines cases of conscience
• Relating to penance, or to the rules and measures of penance
• A correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
• Used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
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Synonyms of “Penitentiary”
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