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custodialism.

An approach to caring for people in institutions which emphasizes supervision and control over the inmate's environment and access to resources.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An approach to caring for people in institutions which emphasizes supervision and control over the inmate's environment and access to resources.

    uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From custodial + -ism.

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