Definition of correctional institution Correctional institution
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What does correctional institution mean?
WordNet
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| correctional institution - a penal institution maintained by the government | ||
| penal facility, penal institution an institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public | ||
| 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) | ||
| gaol, jail, jailhouse, pokey, poky, clink, 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) | ||
| penitentiary, pen 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 | ||
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Wiktionary 
- correctional institution (Noun)
A prison.
