Prison design that allows surveillance of any inmate at any time Crossword Clue
10 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 18, 2015 · 1-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, December 18, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 18, 2015 · 1-Across · 10 letters
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a circular prison with cells distributed around a central surveillance station; proposed by Jeremy Bentham in 1791
noun
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