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penology 

Penology[ is a section of criminology that deals with the [philosophy and practice of various societies in their attempts to repress criminal activities, and satisfy public opinion via an appropriate treatment regime for persons convicted of criminal offenses.

Penology is concerned with the effectiveness of those social processes devised and adopted for the prevention of crime, via the repression or inhibition of criminal intent via the fear of punishment. The study of penology therefore deals with the treatment of prisoners and the subsequent rehabilitation of convicted criminals. It also encompasses aspects of probation (rehabilitation of offenders in the community) as well as penitentiary science relating to the secure detention and retraining of offenders committed to secure institutions.
Penology concerns many topics and theories, including those concerning prisons (prison reform, prisoner abuse, prisoners' rights, and recidivism), as well as theories of the purposes of punishment (deterrence, retribution, incapacitation and rehabilitation). Contemporary penology concerns itself mainly with criminal rehabilitation and prison management. The word seldom applies to theories and practices of punishment in less formal environments such as parenting, school and workplace correctional measures.
penology by yyuryyubicuryy4me August 12, 2018
Words you can keep
The study of pure pwnage. This can be taken as an online course to learn the uber-micro used by such greats as teh_pwnerer, teh_masterer and fpsdoug. Such skill is usually unattainable, and should only be undertaken by those devout to the online gaming community.
Guy #1: Wow, how'd you get to be so good at Warcraft?
Guy #2: 1 700k pwnology 45 my und3rgr4d. xD
pwnology by Maxwood April 26, 2006
Related Words

Peniology 

Peniology is the study of the male sex organ.
The peniologist studies peniology.
Peniology by cavecrickets March 5, 2009

phenology 

The study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life.
The phenology of plants might include looking at the rise and fall of flowers and leaves through the seasons.
phenology by ballinjack September 28, 2017

Peniology 

Study Course in which men line up outside a clinic in order to have their penis examined using a metre stick. The purpose of this is to determine whether or not they suffer from micropenis. The course spans over a total of 25 years.

Shoutout to Kiera.
Kiera-"Mum, Dad, I got into University.

Mum- " I'm so proud of you, Kiera, what are you studying?
Kiera-"Peniology.
Dad-"Never heard of it, What is it?
Kiera-"Look it up.
(They look it up)
Both Parents-"I think it's time you leave"
Kiera-"Why?
Dad-"Listen, I'm gonna be honest- you're a dissapointment that's why.
Peniology by MASTEROFPENIOLOGY October 6, 2017

punology 

Girl: How do you know so much about jokes and puns?

Boy: Because I study Punology obviously.
punology by Lolthatsfunny December 30, 2013

Peenology 

The study of hammers.
Jared: What did you study in college?
Jeff: Peenology NIBBA.
Peenology by jACoBy&MYerS January 22, 2019
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(Ewokese) Freedom!
And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!
yub nub by rotjrem November 4, 2010
Word of the Day on September 4, 2026
1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
Word of the Day on September 3, 2026

Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
Word of the Day on September 2, 2026

Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026

Back when I lived in upstate new york 

A meaningless, unimpressive, self-serving introduction. An indicator that the story about to be shared will be pointless and dumb.
Back when I lived in upstate new york, I also had to park on the street - on two occasions, we got enough snow, mixed with just the right plowing, that my car was lifted off the ground from so much snow being jammed underneath it.
Word of the Day on August 31, 2026
Acronym, meaning Too Long Didn't Understand
Similar to TLDR
Sister: This meeting was to discuss the rough draft of my essay, where we discussed the subsidiary questions I added in my rough draft. We also discussed the relationship between my main title and the real-life situations I chose to use in my essay. We discussed the structure of my essay as well, specifically the Math AOK section and how it relates to the contradiction of the title. This second meeting was particularly helpful in discussing the implications of my essay claims and how to apply the title across various areas of knowledge. There were many sections of the essay that could have been cut down in wordiness and the ways of knowing required further and more in-depth analysis.

Me: Woah! TLDU!
TLDU by L-Evans January 14, 2019
Word of the Day on August 30, 2026
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