house arrest
noun
Definition of house arrest
: confinement often under guard to one's house or quarters instead of in prison
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First Known Use of house arrest
1810
HOUSE ARREST Defined for English Language Learners
house arrest
noun
Definition of house arrest for English Language Learners
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law : the condition of being forced to stay in your home rather than in prison as a form of punishment
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