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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Detention House.
Detention House - as a noun
An institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
detention campdetention homehouse of detentionExample Sentences
"He was sent to the detention house for breaking the school rules."
"The detention house is used to hold juvenile offenders."
"The detention house is overcrowded due to the increase in crime rates."
"She spent a week in the detention house for shoplifting."
"The authorities are considering building a new detention house."
