Corrections Definition & Meaning

corrections
noun
  1. the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders; "for a career in corrections turn to the web site of the New Jersey Department of Corrections"
  2. the social control of offenders through a system of imprisonment and rehabilitation and probation and parole

"Corrections" in song lyrics

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  • "While intersections and deceptions often alter corrections"
    Alexipharmic — Who is Alexipharmic?
  • "according to the California State Department of Corrections"
    C-Bo — Enemy of the State
  • "Wrong directions can have me locked in corrections"
    Cru f/ Anthony Hamilton — Pay Attention

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