Secure Facility
/ˈsɪkjʊər fəˈsɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) A correctional or detention institution designed to confine individuals securely under supervision to prevent escape and maintain order.
The suspect was transferred to a secure facility pending trial.
- (n.) A facility with controlled access and heightened security measures to protect sensitive information, assets, or persons, often used in corporate or government contexts.
The documents are stored in a secure facility with restricted personnel access.
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- secure facility
- secure facilities
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Commentary
The term is often used in criminal justice to denote physical confinement sites; in other contexts, it refers to locations with enhanced security to protect valuables or sensitive information.
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