correctional institution

noun

plural correctional institutions

: a place where people are kept when they have been arrested and are being punished for a crime : a prison

They live within sight of a correctional institution.

Examples of correctional institution in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jones is being held in the federal correctional institution in Leavenworth, Kansas, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

Crucially, the governor’s proposal goes deep into state correctional institutions, pushing to elevate the starting pay of correctional officers and funding 500 new positions. — John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026

Federal correctional institutions today function as highly complex environments responsible for managing housing, healthcare, security, intelligence, and rehabilitation across large inmate populations. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

Michel reported to prison Thursday, a spokesperson said, with federal records listing him as an inmate at a low-security correctional institution in Arizona. — ABC News, 1 May 2026

Rhymes for correctional institution

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