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reformatory

re·for·ma·to·ry [ ri fáwrmə tàwree ]


noun  (plural re·for·ma·to·ries)
Definition:
 
institution for young offenders: a penal institution for young offenders



adjective 
Definition:
 
intended to reform: intended for the reform of somebody or something ( formal )

[Late 16th century. <reformation]
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