correctional
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- noncorrectional noun
Etymology
Origin of correctional
First recorded in 1830–40; correction + -al 1
Example Sentences
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In one dialogue shared on Matter Neuroscience’s Instagram, Shane, a correctional officer in Texas, chats with Chris, who works at sandwich shop and DJ studio in San Francisco.
From Los Angeles Times
Konate said that the investigating judge in Gassama's case had Tuesday issued an order declaring there was sufficient evidence for him to be tried by the correctional court.
From Barron's
Wilcox, identified in the motion as the medical director of a large county jail with 31 years of experience in correctional medicine, concluded that Viera Reyes, 50, has “a high probability of having prostate cancer.”
From Los Angeles Times
Schlanger served as a chaplain for the New South Wales correctional service and a major hospital, Chabad said.
From Barron's
“It’s the closest thing to almost feeling free in prison because we’re not feeling pressure from correctional officers or anything like that. It’s super important, because now I’m able to just concentrate on myself.”
From Los Angeles Times
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