Meaning Of The Word Prison

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prison
A prison is a building where criminals are kept as punishment or where people accused of a crime are kept before their trial.

prison in American English
a place where persons are confined
noun: a building for the confinement of persons held while awaiting trial, persons sentenced after conviction, etc

prison in British English
noun: a public building used to house convicted criminals and accused persons remanded in custody and awaiting trial

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