Correctional
/kəˈrɛkʃənəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to the punishment, rehabilitation, and management of offenders in prisons or similar institutions.
The correctional facility implemented new rehabilitation programs.
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Commentary
Typically used to describe institutions or systems dealing with criminal corrections; avoid ambiguous use without clear context.
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