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an institution to which young persons between the ages of 8 and 14 years are remanded or are committed for detention.
an institution to which persons are remanded to await trial or sentencing.
an institution in which young offenders are detained for short periods.
A juvenile or juvenile delinquent; also, a detention centre or a court for juvenile delinquents.