house arrest

NOUN

confinement in one's home

Synonyms

WEAK

close arrest preventive custody protective custody purdah

Example Sentences

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Mrs. Kirchner is serving a six-year sentence under house arrest for fraud in the administration of public-works contracts in the province of Santa Cruz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

But six days later the government released her from house arrest, in a move hailed by the international community.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

She was later allowed to return home - but again under effective house arrest.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

A charismatic orator, the then-43-year-old found herself helming a burgeoning democracy movement, but was put under house arrest in 1989.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

I am under house arrest here in The Cottage at the Moon Squadron aerodrome.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein