What is the meaning of detention house?

An institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court. ).
- synonyms: detention home, house of detention, detention camp

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APA	WordNet. (2010). detention house. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/detention_house/definitions/1270093
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