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Meaning of PENAL INSTITUTION
Pronunciation:
'peenl `insti'tooshun
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Definition:
[n]
an
institution
where
persons
are
confined
for
punishment
and
to
protect
the
public
 
Synonyms:
penal facility
 
See Also:
base
,
brig
,
concentration camp
,
correctional institution
,
infrastructure
,
institution
,
stockade
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