House Of Correction (Noun)
Meaning
(formerly) a jail or other place of detention for persons convicted of minor offences.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The house of correction was a place where people who committed minor crimes were sent to reflect on their actions and receive punishment.
- In the 18th century, the local house of correction was notorious for its harsh conditions and cruel treatment of inmates.
- After being convicted of petty theft, she was sentenced to spend six months in the house of correction.
- The old house of correction had been abandoned for decades, a relic of a bygone era of punishment and rehabilitation.
- During his time in the house of correction, he was forced to perform hard labor and attend daily prayer sessions.