penitentiaries

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A form of penitentiary — A state or federal prison for convicted felons; (loosely) a prison.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of penitentiary
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APA

penitentiaries. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/penitentiaries

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“penitentiaries.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/penitentiaries. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “penitentiaries,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/penitentiaries.

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