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correctional institution

noun

Definition of correctional institution

: a prison
  • They live within sight of a correctional institution.

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correction play correctional

  1. : the action or an instance of correcting: such as

  2. : amendment, rectification

  3. : rebuke, punishment

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institution play

  1. : an act of instituting : establishment

  2. : a significant practice, relationship, or organization in a society or culture

  3. : an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character

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