Reformatories
/rɪˈfɔːrməˌtɔːriz/
Definitions
- (n.) Institutions for the reform and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders or young lawbreakers.
The court committed the boy to reformatories instead of adult prisons.
Forms
- reformatory
Commentary
Term typically used in the context of juvenile justice; emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.
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