Phrases with «penitentiary»

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A "penitentiary" is a place or a facility where people who have committed serious crimes are sent to serve their sentences. Full definition

Adjective + «penitentiary»

Noun + «penitentiary»

Sentences with «penitentiary»

  • In this case, lawyers for the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association and the John Howard Society of Canada were asking the Court to end administrative segregation in federal penitentiaries in Canada. (criminallawoshawa.com)
  • On an icy morning on the industrial outskirts of Buffalo, New York, Billy Brown is released from the state penitentiary after a five - year stint. (filmscouts.com)
  • Vick served time in a federal penitentiary for his role in unlawful dog fighting activities that were held at his home in Virginia. (canadianbusiness.com)
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