house arrest

house arrest. The confinement of a person who is accused or convicted of a crime to his or her home, usu. by attaching an electronically monitored bracelet to the criminal offender. • Most house-arrest programs require the offender to work and permit leaving the home only for reasons such as work, medical needs, or community-service obligations. [Cases: Sentencing and Punishment 2047.]

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译者Kelly，美国顶尖商学院国际经济法专业，擅长翻译各种与投资基金与基金顾问诉讼相关的法律文件。