correctional
adjectivetécnico/kuʁɛsjuˈnal/low
cor·re·ci·o·nal
Definition
Relating to correction, especially in the context of institutions or measures intended to correct behavior.
The Portuguese correctional system aims at the rehabilitation of inmates.
Correctional measures were applied to the young offender.
Common collocations
correctional facilitycorrectional measurecorrectional systemcorrectional colony
Etymology
Do latim 'correctionalis', de 'corrigere' (corrigir).