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Meaning of 'prison' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Prison [ n.]
- A place where persons are confined, or restrained of personal liberty; hence, a place or state o/ confinement, restraint, or safe custody.
- Specifically, a building for the safe custody or confinement of criminals and others committed by lawful authority.
2 . Prison [ v. t.]
- To imprison; to shut up in, or as in, a prison; to confine; to restrain from liberty.
- To bind (together); to enchain.

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