Correctional institution and Penal institution

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

Penal institution and correctional institution are semantically related. in jail topic. In some cases you can use "Penal institution" instead a noun phrase "Correctional institution", when it comes to topics like reform school.

Penal institution noun - An institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public.

Correctional institution and penal institution are semantically related. You can use "Correctional institution" instead a noun phrase "Penal institution".