Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

penology

noun

/pɪˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/

Definition

The study of the processes and systems of punishment and rehabilitation of offenders.

Examples

His research in penology has contributed significantly to our understanding of rehabilitation methods.
Penology seeks to improve the justice system by understanding the impacts of different forms of punishment.

Meaning

Penology refers to the branch of criminology that focuses on the philosophy and practice of various societies’ approaches to punishment and rehabilitation of criminals.