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noun
An institution in which juvenile offenders are temporarily housed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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Synonyms: remand home
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: detention house, house of detention, detention camp
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: correctional institution
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