house arrest

NOUN

confinement in one's home

Synonyms

WEAK

close arrest preventive custody protective custody purdah

Example Sentences

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Mrs. Kirchner is serving a six-year sentence under house arrest for fraud in the administration of public-works contracts in the province of Santa Cruz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Bolsonaro, 71, is currently serving his sentence under house arrest for health reasons.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

On Wednesday, the Philippines praised Myanmar's decision to move Suu Kyi to house arrest while asking that a special envoy be granted "brief access" to the 80-year-old.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

She was later allowed to return home - but again under effective house arrest.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Finally, I was going to escape from house arrest.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez