Halfway House
/ˈhæfˌweɪ ˌhaʊs/
Definitions
- (n.) A residential facility that provides transitional living accommodations and support for individuals, often former prisoners or recovering addicts, reintegrating into society.
After his release from prison, he stayed at a halfway house to ease his transition back into the community.
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- halfway house
- halfway houses
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Commentary
In legal contexts, halfway houses play a role in criminal justice and rehabilitation, often governed by specific regulations concerning residency and supervision.
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