(Commonwealth of Nations, formal, euphemistic) Alternative form of correctional center.

The housing together of male and female prisoners.

plural of oblique correction

(politics) Possessing or conforming to the correct political positions; following the official policies of the government or a political party.

(transitive) To modify in a way that is more respectful to minorities. / (transitive) To modify in a way that conforms more to the official position of a government or political party.

(idiomatic) To acknowledge, after someone else's correction of a statement one made, that this statement was indeed incorrect and that this correction is justified.

(uncountable) Avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude, marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against.

plural of correcting fluid

An opaque fast-drying liquid used to cover a mistake written or typed on a piece of paper.

(rare, nonstandard) Political correctness.