house arrest

noun

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

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Anthony is currently on house arrest, having been released this week after his family posted $250,000 bond, which was reduced from $1 million. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025 As part of his release, Anthony is required to wear an ankle monitor, remain under strict house arrest, and have no contact with the victim’s family. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Allison, who has been on house arrest ever since posting $175,000 bail back in July 2022, is facing anywhere between 5 and 99 years in prison if convicted. Chris Spargo, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025 The teen has been issued an electronic monitor and will remain on house arrest, only leaving with court approval, court records say. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for house arrest

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of house arrest was in 1810

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“House arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/house%20arrest. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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