Institution
Institution noun - A public organization with a particular purpose or function.
Penal institution and institution are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Penal institution" instead a noun "Institution".
Penal institution
Penal institution noun - An institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public.
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Synonyms for Penal institution
Institution and penal institution are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Institution" instead a noun phrase "Penal institution".
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Penal institution and Institution. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/institution/penal_institution
Institution & Penal institution. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/institution/penal_institution>.
Penal institution or Institution. 2016. Accessed August 01, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/institution/penal_institution.
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