institution correctionnelle

Definitions of institution correctionnelle
  1. noun
    a penal institution maintained by the government
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    prison
    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)
    prison
    a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
    centre d'éducation surveillée, centre de détention pour mineurs
    correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders
    centre d'éducation surveillée
    formerly a British reform school for youths considered too young to send to prison
    cabane
    British slang (dated) for a prison
    type of:
    institution pénal, établissement pénal
    an institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public
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