/ˈpɛnɪˌtɛnʃəri ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ – Phrase
Definition: (Mỹ) hình phạt tù giam.
A more thorough explanation: Penitentiary punishment refers to a form of punishment imposed by a court that involves the incarceration of an individual in a penitentiary or prison for a specified period of time as a consequence for committing a crime.
Example: The judge sentenced the defendant to a term of penitentiary punishment for his involvement in the robbery.