Public Prison
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈprɪzən/
Definitions
- (n.) A correctional facility operated by government authorities for the confinement of individuals convicted of crimes.
The inmate was transferred to a public prison after sentencing.
Forms
- public prison
- public prisons
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Commentary
The term emphasizes government ownership and management, as opposed to privately run prisons.
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