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Correctional

Tending to, or intended for, correction; used for correction; as, a correctional institution.

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Punitive 84% connected

Of or pertaining to punishment; involving, awarding, or inflicting punishment; as, punitive law or justice.

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Punitive 84% connected

Of or pertaining to punishment; involving, awarding, or inflicting punishment; as, punitive law or justice.

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Punitory 84% connected

Punishing; tending to punishment; punitive.

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Punitory 84% connected

Punishing; tending to punishment; punitive.

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Correction 74% connected

The act of correcting, or making that right which was wrong; change for the better; amendment; rectification, as of an erroneous statement.

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Correction 74% connected

The act of correcting, or making that right which was wrong; change for the better; amendment; rectification, as of an erroneous statement.

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Discipline 74% connected

The treatment suited to a disciple or learner; education; development of the faculties by instruction and exercise; training, whether physical, menta…

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Discipline 74% connected

The treatment suited to a disciple or learner; education; development of the faculties by instruction and exercise; training, whether physical, menta…

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