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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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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
penal institution, penal facility
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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brig go
a penal institution (especially on board a ship)
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camp go
a penal institution (often for forced labor)
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correctional institution go
a penal institution maintained by the government
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penal colony go
a penal institution where prisoners are exiled (often located on an island from which escape is difficult or impossible)