house arrest

NOUN

confinement in one's home

Synonyms

WEAK

close arrest preventive custody protective custody purdah

Example Sentences

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The “Federal Contraband” hitmaker was still on house arrest in January when the alleged music studio takeover took place.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

According to the parliament's figures, the vast majority of them had not been in prisons but were subject to restrictions such as house arrest or parole.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The Supreme Court has until now denied requests that he be allowed to serve his sentence under house arrest.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Since December, the head of the department responsible for the AI has been under house arrest for his alleged links to an illegal manipulation of government tenders.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

With the death of the first Ptolemy, Demetrius was placed under house arrest, never to see freedom again.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro