Difference between Penitentiary and Punitive

What is the difference between Penitentiary and Punitive?

Penitentiary as an adjective is of, or related to penance; penitential while Punitive as an adjective is inflicting punishment, punishing

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A state or federal prison for convicted felons. (Roman Catholic Church) A priest who administers the sacrament of penance.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: of, or related to penance; penitential of, or relating to the punishment of criminals

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: inflicting punishment, punishing

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