correctional institution 1
noundomain: artefact
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a penal institution maintained by the government
Hypernym
an institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public
EnglishHyponym
detention home 1
noun
an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)
jail 1
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)
penitentiary 1
noun
a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
prison 1
noun
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
reformatory 1
noun
correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders
