Prison House – a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment. prison. bastille – a jail or prison (especially one that is run in a tyrannical manner) cellblock, ward – a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells).

A place of seeming confinement. Jailhouse – 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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