penology

 
Pronunciation: /piːˈnɒlədʒi, pɪ-/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the study of the punishment of crime and of prison management.

Derivatives

penological

Pronunciation: /-nəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

penologist

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin poena 'penalty' + -logy