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reformatory - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'reformatory' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Reformatory [ a.]
- Tending to produce reformation; reformative.
2 . Reformatory [ n.]
- An institution for promoting the reformation of offenders.

Meaning of 'reformatory' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . reformatory [ s]
Meaning (1):
- tending to reform
Example in sentence:
  • reformative and rehabilitative agencies;
  • reformatory punishment