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penology

 

[ pəˈnɒlədʒi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of punishment

Penology is the study of the processes and practices of punishment, particularly in relation to the criminal justice system. It encompasses various aspects of punishment, including its justification, methods, and consequences. Penology examines how different societies approach the concept of justice, rehabilitation, and deterrence. The field also explores the impacts of punishment on individuals and communities, as well as the effectiveness of penal measures in preventing crime.

Synonyms

correctional studies, criminal justice, rehabilitation science

Examples of usage

  • The conference focused on advancements in penology and rehabilitation techniques.
  • His research in penology has influenced modern correctional policies.
  • Penology is crucial for understanding the effectiveness of various sentencing options.

Translations

Translations of the word "penology" in other languages:

🇵🇹 penologia

🇮🇳 कारावास विज्ञान

🇩🇪 Strafvollzugswissenschaft

🇮🇩 penologi

🇺🇦 пенологія

🇵🇱 penologia

🇯🇵 刑罰学

🇫🇷 pénologie

🇪🇸 penología

🇹🇷 ceza infaz bilimleri

🇰🇷 교도학

🇸🇦 علم العقوبات

🇨🇿 penologie

🇸🇰 penológia

🇨🇳 刑罚学

🇸🇮 penologija

🇮🇸 fangelsisfræði

🇰🇿 жаза орындау ғылымы

🇬🇪 ჯარიმათმცოდნეობა

🇦🇿 cəzaçəkmə elmi

🇲🇽 penología

Word origin

The term 'penology' originates from the Latin word 'poena', meaning 'punishment'. It began to be used in the 19th century, during a time when societies were increasingly focused on reforming criminal justice systems. The evolution of penology was influenced by various factors, including the rise of the rehabilitation movement and changing attitudes towards crime and punishment. In the early development of penology, scholars began to analyze different penal systems, exploring concepts such as deterrence, retribution, and rehabilitation. The field has evolved significantly over the years, incorporating insights from psychology, sociology, and law to better understand how punishment affects individuals and society.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,752 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.