Penitentiary jail Synonyms

Definitions for Penitentiary


  • (noun) a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
  • (noun) a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
  • (adjective) used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

PJ abbreviation

PJ is an abbreviation for Penitentiary Jail
What does PJ stand for?
PJ stands for "Penitentiary Jail"

Definitions for Jail


  • (noun) a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
  • (verb) to put in or as if in prison
  • (noun) a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)