중죄를 범한 사람들을 수용하는 주립 또는 연방 교도소.
A state or federal prison for people convicted of serious crimes.
예문:
"The maximum-security penitentiary houses some of the country's most dangerous criminals."
"After the trial, the defendant was transported to the state penitentiary."
로마 교황청의 내사원 또는 고해 성사를 담당하는 사제.
An office in the papal court or a priest charged with aspects of the sacrament of penance.
예문:
"The Grand Penitentiary oversees matters of conscience and the granting of absolutions."
"He served as a penitentiary in the cathedral, hearing confessions from the faithful."
교도소나 징역형에 관한.
Relating to or used for punishment or reform in a prison.
예문:
"The state introduced new penitentiary reforms to improve inmate rehabilitation."
"The judge handed down a penitentiary term of five to ten years."
참회하거나 회개하는 마음을 나타내는.
Expressing or relating to penance or repentance.
예문:
"He entered a penitentiary period of silence to reflect on his actions."
"The ritual included several penitentiary prayers for the community's sins."