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English noun: penal institution

1. penal institution (artifact) an institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public


Synonymspenal facility


Broader (hypernym)institution


Narrower (hyponym)brig, camp, correctional institution, penal colony


Part meronymbase, infrastructure









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