penal institution

Noun
  1. An institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public (synset 103913773)
    is a type of: institution - an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
    subtypes:
    • brig - a penal institution (especially on board a ship)
    • camp - a penal institution (often for forced labor)
    • correctional institution - a penal institution maintained by the government
    • penal colony - a penal institution where prisoners are exiled (often located on an island from which escape is difficult or impossible)
    is a part of: base, infrastructure - the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area
    same as: penal facility

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