Prisons
/ˈprɪzənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Facilities authorized by law to detain individuals convicted or accused of crimes under state or federal jurisdiction.
The state operates several prisons for long-term incarceration.
Forms
- prison
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Commentary
The term 'prisons' is the plural form of 'prison'; definitions typically concentrate on the singular term.
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