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State Prison

Definition:

A state prison, also known as a penitentiary or correctional facility, is a secure institution operated by the state government to incarcerate individuals who have committed serious crimes and have been sentenced for a longer duration than county jails can accommodate.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

• Sense 1: A correctional institution operated by the state government.

Usages:

• Usage 1: He was sentenced to 10 years in a state prison for his involvement in the robbery.
• Usage 2: Many states have witnessed an increase in the population of state prisons over the past decade.
• Usage 3: The state prison offers various rehabilitation programs to help inmates reintegrate into society upon release.

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