What is the meaning of house of detention?

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

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APA	WordNet. (2010). house of detention. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/house_of_detention/definitions/1285740
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