: confinement often under guard to one's house or quarters instead of in prison
Examples of house arrest in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebPeople were sentenced to house arrest without any process, while the various courts and tribunals that are supposed to prevent abuses by governments said nothing.—Dan Hannan, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 June 2024 After going through several delays, Pistorius was released on October 19 and approved to serve the rest of his sentence on house arrest under correctional supervision.—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 Francis also did not testify at trial, as had been expected, and recorded a secret podcast while on house arrest.—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024 Special accommodations may be needed at a jail or prison, and the sentencing judge could also consider alternative arrangements such as house arrest or placement at some other secure location.
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What's happening today in Donald Trump's trial?—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for house arrest
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