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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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establishment go
a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence
a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence
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institution go
an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
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penal institution, penal facility go
an institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public
an institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public
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jail, jailhouse, gaol, clink, slammer, poky, pokey
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
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bastille go
a jail or prison (especially one that is run in a tyrannical manner)
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holding cell go
a jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial
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hoosegow, hoosgow go
slang for a jail
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house of correction go
(formerly) a jail or other place of detention for persons convicted of minor offences
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lockup go
jail in a local police station
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workhouse go
a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months