| Pronunciation: | di'tenshun kamp | ||
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| Definition: | [n] an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court) | ||
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| Synonyms: | detention home, detention house, house of detention | ||
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| See Also: | correctional institution | ||
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