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Definition of Halfway house
1. Noun. A temporary residence for those who have left prison, residential drug rehabilitation(,) or the like, designed to ease them back into society. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Halfway house
1. A facility for individuals who no longer require the complete facilities of a hospital or institution but are not yet prepared to return to independent living. Specialised residences for persons who do not require full hospitalisation, and are not well enough to function completely within the community without professional supervision, protection and support. (20 Sep 2002)