Meaning Of The Word House of correction

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house of correction in British English
a place of short-term confinement for persons convicted of minor offenses and regarded as capable of being reformed
noun: (formerly) a place of confinement for persons convicted of minor offences
noun: a place for the confinement and reform of persons convicted of minor offenses and not regarded as confirmed criminals

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