institution pénal

Definitions of institution pénal
  1. noun
    an institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public
    synonyms: établissement pénal
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    camp
    a penal institution (often for forced labor)
    institution correctionnelle
    a penal institution maintained by the government
    camp de concentration
    a penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions)
    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
    camp d'internement, camp de prisonniers
    a camp for prisoners of war
    centre d'éducation surveillée, centre de détention pour mineurs
    correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders
    type of:
    institut, établissement
    an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
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