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

Suu Kyi remained under house arrest in Yangon for six years, until she was released in July 1995.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Suu Kyi was placed under house arrest the following year.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

"If she has actually been moved to house arrest, then I hope that she will be allowed communication with me and her lawyers, amongst others," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

He’s definitely glad he’s not at home in James Robert Lamar Jr.’s personal version of house arrest.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone