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Prison [entity]
This Frame deals with Penal_institutions. They are run by an Operator and may be intended to hold certain kinds of Inmates. Penal_institutions may have a special Name and their Location may also be indicated.
He's in Pelican Bay state penitentiary.
He's in Pelican Bay state penitentiary.
Properties
- ID
- #387
- Entry
- frm_prison
- Namespace
- Entity
- FrameNet version
- Prison (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Prison
Core Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penal_institution |
The locale which serves to confine individuals, generally for the purpose of punishment. This FE is incorporated in each LU in this frame.
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goal
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Peripheral Frame Elements (7)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptor |
This FE is used to describe a salent characteristic of the Penal_institution not otherwise specified.
They held him for years in an isolated|desc prison. |
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| Inmates |
Inmates marks expressions that indicate the group of people a Penal Institution is intended to hold.
Monica served time in the Tennessee Prison for Women. |
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| Location |
This FE marks expressions that indicate the Location of the Penal Institution.
Carruthers spent three years in Fort Pulaski State Prison. |
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location
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| Name |
This FE marks expressions that are the Name of a Penal Institution.
Kolimov visited the Willy C. Peterson State Prison. |
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| Operator |
The Frame Element Operator marks expressions that indicate which level of government operates the Penal Institution.
Smithers had to serve time in federal prison. |
category
sentient
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| Part |
A subpart of the Penal_institution.
You really expect me to run a prison with only ten cells? |
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| Security |
The level of security maintained at the prison.
He was held in a maximum security|Sec Prison. |
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Frame-Frame Relations (2)
Inheritance
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Lexical Units (10)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| brig.n | — | COD: a prison, especially on a warship [Mil] |
| correctional institution.n | — | FN: a prison |
| jail.n | — | COD: a place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime. |
| jailhouse.n | — | COD: a prison. |
| joint.n | — | COD: prison. |
| pen.n | — | COD: short for penitentiary |
| penitentiary.n | — | COD: a prison for people convicted of serious crimes. |
| prison.n | — | COD: a building for the confinement of criminals or those awaiting trial. |
| slammer.n | — | COD: prison. |
| stockade.n | — | COD: a military prison. |
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