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PRINCIPLE OF PARITY AND RESPONSIBILITY –
explains that responsibility for action cannot be
greater than that implied by the authority
delegated nor should it be less.

PRINCIPLE OF PERMANENCY - a principle in
dactyloscopy which states that the configuration
and details of individual ridges remain constant and
unchanging till after the final decomposition of the
body.

PRINCIPLE OF UNITY OF OBJECTIVES - an
organization is effective if it enables the individuals
to contribute to the organization’s objectives.

PRINTSCRIPT – the creative combination of printing
and cursive writing.

PRISON – is a penitentiary, an institution for the
imprisonment or incarceration of persons convicted
of major or serious crimes. A building, usually with
cells, or other places established for the purpose of
taking safe custody or confinement of criminals.

PRISON DISCIPLINE – is the state of good order
and behavior. It includes maintenance of good
standards of works, sanitation, safety, education,
health and recreation. It aims at self-reliance, self-
control, self-respect and self-discipline.

PRISONER – is a person who is under the custody of
lawful authority. A person, who by reason of his
criminal sentence or by a decision issued by a
court, may be deprived of his liberty or freedom.

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