House Arrest
/ˈhaʊs əˌrɛst/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal measure restricting a person's movement to their residence instead of jail.
The defendant was sentenced to house arrest with electronic monitoring.
Forms
- house arrest
- house arrests
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Commentary
House arrest is typically used as an alternative to incarceration, often coupled with electronic monitoring to ensure compliance.
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