house of detention

house of detention

 
noun
1.
a place maintained by the civil authorities for persons charged with a crime, and sometimes for witnesses, awaiting trial.
2.
detention home.
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house of detention

noun
an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court) [syn: detention home] 
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