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Reformatory

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Noun

1. reform school, reformatory, training school

correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders

Adjective

2. reformative, reformatory

tending to reform

Example Sentences:
'reformative and rehabilitative agencies'
'reformatory punishment'

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Reformatory

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noun plural -ries
1. Also called: reform school
(formerly) a place of instruction where young offenders were sent for corrective training
Compare approved school
adjective
2. 
having the purpose or function of reforming

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Reformatory

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adjective
1. 
reforming or aiming at reform
nounWord forms: plural reˈformaˌtories
2. 
an institution to which young offenders convicted of lesser crimes are sent for training and discipline intended to reform rather than punish them
3. 
a penitentiary for women

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Reformatory

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n. pl. re·for·ma·to·ries
A penal institution for the discipline, reformation, and training of young or first offenders. Also called reform school.
adj.
Reformative.

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