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electronic tag

British

noun

another name for tag 1

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He was also ordered to complete a 25-day rehabilitation activity, pay £400 compensation and serve a 14-day curfew on an electronic tag between 20:00 and 06:00.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Le Pen was given a four-year prison sentence – with two years suspended and the remaining two to be served with an electronic tag rather than in custody.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Considered dangerous by prosecutors, Brueckner was required after his release to wear an electronic tag, inform the court in advance of any change of address or residence in Germany, and obtain its approval.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

She served four-and-a-half months in Bronzefield prison and gave birth to her second son wearing an electronic tag.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2024

He was handed a one-year sentence of which six months were suspended, meaning they might be served by wearing an electronic tag instead of going to jail.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2024

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