[ noun ]
■ a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
→
clink
,
gaol
,
jail
,
jailhouse
,
pokey
,
poky
,
slammer
[ noun ]
■ a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
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prison
,
prison house
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