houses of detention

A form of house of detention — A prison, especially a temporary one.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of house of detention
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “houses of detention,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/houses%20of%20detention.

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