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house of cor·rec·tion

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  1. house of correctionnoun

    (formerly) a jail or other place of detention for persons convicted of minor offences

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  1. house of correction

    Synonyms:
    prison, jail, bridewell, workhouse, penitentiary

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  • huis van correctie, correctieDutch

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