peno'logically
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penology (piːˈnɒlədʒɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the branch of the social sciences concerned with the punishment of crime |
| 2. | the science of prison management |
| [C19: from Greek poinē punishment] | |
| penological | |
| —adj | |
| peno'logically | |
| —adv | |
| pe'nologist | |
| —n | |
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