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house of correction

DEFINITIONS OF: house of correction

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n (formerly) a jail or other place of detention for persons convicted of minor offences

Type of:
clink, gaol, jail, jailhouse, pokey, poky, 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)
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