prison

Definitions of prison
  1. noun
    a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
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    types:
    cabane
    British slang (dated) for a prison
    type of:
    institution correctionnelle
    a penal institution maintained by the government
  2. noun
    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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    type of:
    institution correctionnelle
    a penal institution maintained by the government
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