Reformatory (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. serving or designed to reform: reformatory lectures; reformatory punishments.
noun, plural re·form·a·to·ries.
  1. (no longer in official use) a penal institution for reforming young offenders, especially minors.
noun plural -ries
  1. (formerly) a place of instruction where young offenders were sent for corrective training
adjective
  1. having the purpose or function of reforming
Reformatory (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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