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restraint

rest·raint

UK/ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/ US/riˈstreɪnt/ fairly common

noun

1.

the of act controlling by restraining someone or something

  • “the unlawful restraint of trade”
2.

discipline in personal and social activities

  • “he was a model of polite restraint”
  • “she never lost control of herself”
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3.

the state of being physically constrained

  • “dogs should be kept under restraint”
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4.

a rule or condition that limits freedom

  • “legal restraints”
  • “restraints imposed on imports”
5.

lack of ornamentation

  • “the room was simply decorated with great restraint”
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6.

a device that retards something''s motion

  • “the car did not have proper restraints fitted”
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Origin

From Middle English restreynte, from Old French restreinte; more at restrain.

Phrases

  • chemical restraint
  • child restraint
  • head restraint
  • judicial restraint
  • prior restraint
  • restraint of trade
  • supplemental restraint system

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