correctional institution | | |
n. (artifact) | 1. correctional institution | a penal institution maintained by the government. |
| ~ detention camp, detention home, detention house, house of detention | an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court). |
| ~ gaol, jail, jailhouse, pokey, poky, clink, slammer | a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence). |
| ~ penal facility, penal institution | an institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public. |
| ~ penitentiary, pen | a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes. |
| ~ prison, prison house | a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment. |
| ~ reform school, reformatory, training school | correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders. |
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