penal facility

/ˌpinl fəˌsɪlədi/

Definitions of penal facility

1. noun

   an institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public
   synonyms: penal institution

   types:

   brig

   a penal institution (especially on board a ship)

   camp

   a penal institution (often for forced labor)

   correctional institution

   a penal institution maintained by the government

   penal colony

   a penal institution where prisoners are exiled (often located on an island from which escape is difficult or impossible)

   concentration camp, stockade

   a camp where prisoners or persecuted minorities are forcibly confined, usually under harsh conditions

   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)

   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)

   labor camp, labour camp

   a penal institution for political prisoners who are used as forced labor

   pen, penitentiary

   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

   POW camp, internment camp, prison camp, prisoner of war camp

   a camp for prisoners of war

   reform school, reformatory, training school

   correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders

   prison camp, prison farm, work camp

   a camp for trustworthy prisoners employed in government projects

   type of:

   institution

   an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated