penology

[US]/pɪˈnɒlədʒi/
[UK]/pəˈnɑːlədʒi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the study of the punishment of crime and prison management; the discipline concerned with the management of prisons
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Phrases & Collocations

criminal penology

penology theory

modern penology

penology practices

penology reform

penology studies

penology principles

applied penology

penology experts

penology issues

Example Sentences

penology is the study of the punishment of crime.

the principles of penology can influence criminal justice policies.

rehabilitation is a key focus in modern penology.

many universities offer courses in penology.

penology examines the effectiveness of various punishment methods.

understanding penology can help improve prison conditions.

penology often intersects with sociology and psychology.

critics argue that traditional penology fails to address root causes of crime.

penology research can guide legislative reforms in criminal law.

effective penology requires a multidisciplinary approach.

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