house of correction

Noun

A type of establishment used for the punishment and reformation of criminals, prevalent in England in the 16th and 17th centuries.

ریشه

From the English 'house' and 'correction', referring to the purpose of the institution.

مثال

• The House of Correction was a precursor to the modern prison system.
• In the House of Correction, inmates were taught trades to help them reintegrate into society.
• The House of Correction was intended to reform criminals, not just punish them.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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