noun
- the study of punishment of crime and prison management
Usage: academic; criminology
Examples
- She earned her doctorate in penology and criminal justice.
- The university offers courses in penology and rehabilitation theory.
- Modern penology emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.
- His research in penology focuses on reducing recidivism rates.
- The penology department studies effective prison reform methods.
- Penology examines both the theory and practice of criminal punishment.