correctional institution
English Thesaurus
1. a penal institution maintained by the government (noun.artifact)
| hyponym | : | clink, gaol, jail, jailhouse, pokey, poky, slammer, |
| definition | : | 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) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pen, penitentiary, |
| definition | : | a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | prison, prison house, |
| definition | : | a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment (noun.artifact) |
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