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penal institution



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The country’s largest penal institution, the maximum-security prison in the city of Zenica, is a case in point.

From Seattle Times Dec. 29, 2021

In the meantime, You will remain incarcerated in Johnson City unless circumstances arise that would require her to be transferred to another penal institution.

From Washington Times Dec. 23, 2019

Brady’s psychosis became well established, and he served his sentence in a penal institution for the insane until his death in 2016.

From The Guardian Oct. 2, 2018

Fortunately for you, you are not in a penal institution, even if your lunch mates act as if you are.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2014

Idaho State Penitentiary is located at Boise and is the only penal institution in the State.

From Our Government: Local, State, and National: Idaho Edition by J.A. James




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