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Meaning of DETENTION HOME

Pronunciation:  di'tenshun howm

 
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 Definition: 
[n]  an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)
 
 Synonyms: detention camp, detention house, house of detention
 
 See Also: correctional institution

 

 

 

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