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state prison n: a prison maintained by a state esp. to incarcerate those convicted of serious crimes (as felonies)
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
State prison — State State (st[=a]t), n. [OE. stat, OF. estat, F. [ e]tat, fr. L. status a standing, position, fr. stare, statum, to stand. See {Stand}, and cf. {Estate}, {Status}.] 1. The circumstances or condition of a being or thing at any given time. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
State prison — State pris on (st[=a]t pr[i^]z n). See under {State}, n. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
state prison — noun a prison maintained by a state of the U.S. (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑prison, ↑prison house * * * noun also state s prison : a prison maintained by the state; especially … Useful english dictionary
state prison — a prison maintained by a state for the confinement of felons. [1715 25] * * * … Universalium
state prison — /steɪt ˈprɪzən/ (say stayt prizuhn) noun Chiefly US a prison maintained by a state for the confinement of felons …
state prison — The ordinary prison for the confinement of persons convicted and under sentence of confinement for felonies or misdemeanors where the sentence is for an extended duration, at least for a year, known in some jurisdictions as a state penitentiary.… … Ballentine's law dictionary
Montana State Prison — Montana Territorial and State Prison U.S. National Register of Historic Places … Wikipedia
Nevada State Prison — Coordinates: 39°09′37″N 119°44′15″W / 39.16028°N 119.7375°W / 39.16028; 119.7375 … Wikipedia
California State Prison, Corcoran — (CSP COR) Location Corcoran, California Coordinates … Wikipedia
Indiana State Prison — The Indiana State Prison is located in Michigan City, Indiana about convert|50|mi|km east of Chicago. [ [http://www.mapquest.com MapQuest: Maps, Directions, Gas Prices Business Directory ] ] It is a maximum security prison for adult males;… … Wikipedia