protectory
noun
pro·tec·to·ry
prə-ˈtek-t(ə-)rē 
plural protectories
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: an institution for the protection and care of abandoned, neglected, destitute, or delinquent children
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“Protectory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protectory. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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