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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > penology > prisons and correctional facilities > penal systems > lockup
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > penology > prisons and correctional facilities > prison architecture > lockup

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lockup  

Definition

  • a holding position or facility for offenders, often found within a prison, often designed for short-term stay. [Source: The Concise Dictionary of Crime and Justice; Lockup]

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