State Prison (Noun)
Meaning
A prison maintained by a state of the U.S..
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The convicted felon was sentenced to serve 10 years in a state prison for armed robbery.
- After the riot, the state prison was placed on lockdown for several days.
- The state prison system has been criticized for its poor living conditions and inadequate healthcare.
- She was transferred to a state prison in a neighboring county to be closer to her family.
- The state prison's rehabilitation program has been successful in reducing recidivism rates among its inmates.