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bn:00019832n
Noun Concept
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No term available
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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) WordNet 3.0
English:
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IS A
EN
correctional institution
HAS KIND
EN
bastille
EN
holding cell
EN
hoosegow
EN
house of correction
EN
lockup
+3 relations
DERIVATION
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imprison
USAGE DOMAIN
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Australian English orthography
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British English orthography
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American English orthography

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