penal institution

noun

: a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime : prison

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Naod Yohannes, 25, is charged with simple assault, arson and unlawful acts of violence in a penal institution. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025 The women face charges of possession of methamphetamine and marijuana with the intent to distribute and taking contraband into a penal institution. — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026 On Friday, the Cook County state’s attorney’s office approved another felony count against Medina for the makeshift weapon, charging him with possession of contraband in a penal institution. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 Friday, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office approved a felony charge of possession of contraband in a penal institution Friday. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for penal institution

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“Penal institution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penal%20institution. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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