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min⋅i⋅mum-se⋅cu⋅ri⋅ty

[min-uh-muhm-si-kyoor-i-tee]
–adjective
(of a prison) designed for prisoners regarded as being less dangerous; having fewer restrictions.

Origin:
1960–65
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min·i·mum-se·cu·ri·ty   (mĭn'ə-məm-sĭ-kyŏŏr'ĭ-tē)
adj.  Having fewer restrictions than others of its kind: a minimum-security prison; a minimum-security air force base.
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