Correctional institution and Gaol

Correctional institution

Correctional institution noun - A penal institution maintained by the government.

Gaol and correctional institution are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gaol" instead a noun phrase "Correctional institution".

Gaol

Gaol noun - 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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Synonyms for Gaol

Correctional institution and gaol are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Correctional institution" instead a noun "Gaol".

Nearby Words: gaoler, gaoled
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