house arrest

NOUN

confinement in one's home

Synonyms

WEAK

close arrest preventive custody protective custody purdah

Example Sentences

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He has been under house arrest until shortly before the start of his prison term in November.

From Barron's

Before long, she was placed under house arrest.

From BBC

Also on Saturday, Brazil's Supreme Court ordered the house arrest of 10 officials for participating in his coup attempt.

From BBC

On Monday, the court rejected his application to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest.

From BBC

Earlier, he had been under preventive house arrest between August and November, but was sent to prison a few days ahead of schedule because he tried to damage his electronic ankle bracelet.

From Barron's