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Detention house

Detention house Meaning & Definition
Detention house Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Detention house?

[n] an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Detention house: detention camp | detention home | house of detention

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See Also | correctional institution

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