Private Prison
/ˈpraɪvət ˈprɪzən/
Definitions
- (n.) A detention facility operated by a private entity under contract with the government to house inmates.
The state government contracted a company to manage a private prison to reduce costs.
Forms
- private prison
- private prisons
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Commentary
The term distinguishes private operational control from public administration of incarceration; legal debates often focus on accountability and contractual obligations.
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