Ankle Bracelet
/ˈæŋkəl ˈbræs.lɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A monitoring device worn around the ankle to track a person’s location, commonly used as a condition of bail or parole.
The defendant was released on bail and required to wear an ankle bracelet to ensure compliance with curfew.
Forms
- ankle bracelet
- ankle bracelets
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Commentary
Typically called an electronic monitoring device in legal contexts; "ankle bracelet" is the colloquial term often used in courts and law enforcement.
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