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house arrest

/ˈhaʊs əˌrest/

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/ˈhaʊs əˌrest/B2formallegal
  • ruЮридическая мера, при которой человек содержится под стражей в собственном доме вместо тюремного заключения, обычно в качестве наказания или в ожидании суда.

A legal measure where a person is confined to their home instead of being held in prison, typically as a form of punishment or while awaiting trial.

  1. Legal confinement at homeB2formal

    A legal measure where a person is required to stay in their home instead of being imprisoned, often monitored electronically.

    ruДомашний арест

    • The judge sentenced him to six months of house arrest.
    • She was placed under house arrest pending her trial.
    • Electronic ankle bracelets are often used to enforce house arrest.