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Adjective: reformatory  ri'for-mu`to-ree [N. Amer], ri'for-mu-t(u-)ree [Brit]
  1. Tending to reform
    "reformatory punishment"
    - reformative
Noun: reformatory  ri'for-mu`to-ree [N. Amer], ri'for-mu-t(u-)ree [Brit]
  1. Correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders
    - reform school, training school

Derived forms: reformatories

See also: helpful, reform

Type of: correctional institution

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