penal institution

Example Sentences

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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

The Legislature should keep a watchful eye over this penal institution, and, while there should be good discipline maintained, the prisoners should not be treated in a barbarous manner.

From The Twin Hells; a thrilling narrative of life in the Kansas and Missouri penitentiaries by Reynolds, John N.