house arrest

noun

Synonyms of house arrestnext
: confinement often under guard to one's house or quarters instead of in prison

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Anthony was released from jail and placed on house arrest with an ankle monitor while awaiting trial. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026 She was also ordered to remain on house arrest other than for specific activities. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Being on house arrest in the most recent installment, the murderous mom of two takes a break from putting on this metaphorical mask, allowing her vulnerability to show. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 Kollra ordered Gallagher, who is on house arrest, to surrender her passport and avoid contacting Burke’s relatives. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for house arrest

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First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of house arrest was in 1810

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