Dictionary
house of correction
Definition of HOUSE OF CORRECTION
: a penal institution for persons convicted of a minor offense and considered capable of reformation
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of HOUSE OF CORRECTION
circa 1576
Rhymes with HOUSE OF CORRECTION
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: house of delegatesPrevious Word in the Dictionary: House of CommonsAll Words Near: house of correction
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up house of correction? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).