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noun

• a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes

adjective satellite

• used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

• showing or constituting penance

29%12 Relating to a prison sentence served outside of prison
adjective

• (of a parent) Not having custody of a child.

• (of a trial sentence) That does not involve a term in prison.

28%11 Studied the American prison system
noun

• French political writer noted for his analysis of American institutions (1805-1859)

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