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

He was also recorded in "excruciating detail" on about 20 prison calls discussing his international travel plans for the next few months, despite having been on house arrest since 2024.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Mossadegh soon turned himself in, was convicted of treason, served time in prison, and died under house arrest in 1967.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

He had recently been freed from prison but then quickly re-detained and kept under house arrest.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

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

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro