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American Heritage Dictionary:

pro·tec·to·ry

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(prə-tĕk'tə-rē) pronunciation
n., pl., -ries.
An institution providing for the welfare of homeless, destitute, or delinquent children.


McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture & Construction:

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An institution for care and education of children who are delinquent or homeless.

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