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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).

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