correctional facility
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of correctional facility
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Watson, 77, is still in custody at the RJ Donovan Correctional facility in San Diego and was denied parole in 2021.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2023
Savage was taken to the John E. Polk Correctional facility, and he will face a judge Friday afternoon.
From Fox News • Oct. 1, 2020
“To the extent possible, social distancing is being practiced. Correctional facility visits were canceled,” he added.
From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2020
This is the same prison campus that includes the Curran-Fromhold Correctional facility, which the pope will be visiting Sunday.
From Washington Post • Sep. 18, 2015
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