penitentiary Zuchthaus

Zuchthaus

penitentiary = Zuchthaus

Pronunciation =  penitentiary

Pronunciation in German = Zuchthaus

penitentiary in German: Zuchthaus

Part of speechNoun 

Definition in English: a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes

A house of correction, in which offenders are confined for punishment, discipline, and reformation, and in which they are generally compelled to labor. 

Definition in German: eine Justizvollzugsanstalt für diejenigen, die wegen schwerer Verbrechen verurteilt wurden

Ein Besserungshaus, in dem Straftäter zur Bestrafung, Disziplinierung und Besserung eingesperrt sind und in dem sie im Allgemeinen zur Arbeit gezwungen werden.

Examples in English:

  • The rule of law must run within penitentiary walls

Examples in German:

  • Die Rechtsstaatlichkeit muss innerhalb der Zuchthaus gelten

Synonyms of penitentiary

Synonyms in German Gefängnis
einsperren
Besserungsanstalt
Justizvollzugsanstalt
Synonyms in English prison
Jail
lockup
reformatory
correctional facility

Antonyms of penitentiary

Antonyms in German freie Welt
außerhalb des Gefängnisses platzieren
Antonyms in English free world
place outside the jail

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