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reformatory

re·for·ma·tory

UK/ɹɪˈfɔː(ɹ)mətəɹi/ US/ɹəˈfɔɹməˌtɔɹi/ uncommon

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adjective

1.

tending to reform

  • “reformative and rehabilitative agencies”
  • “reformatory punishment”
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