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1. (n.) restraint
a restraining action or influence.
2. restraint
a means of restraining.
3. restraint
a device that restrains, as a harness.
4. restraint
the act of restraining.
5. restraint
the state or fact of being restrained; confinement.
6. restraint
constraint or reserve, as in behavior.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME restreinte < MF restrainte, n. use of fem. ptp. of restraindre to restrain)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) restraint
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
"the unlawful restraint of trade"
2. (noun) restraint, control
discipline in personal and social activities
"he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself"
3. (noun) constraint, restraint
the state of being physically constrained
"dogs should be kept under restraint"
4. (noun) restraint
a rule or condition that limits freedom
"legal restraints"; "restraints imposed on imports"
5. (noun) chasteness, restraint, simplicity, simpleness
lack of ornamentation
"the room was simply decorated with great restraint"
6. (noun) restraint, constraint
a device that retards something's motion
"the car did not have proper restraints fitted"
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1. (noun) restraint
control over your emotions and actions; = self-control
You need to show more restraint and drink less.; The army should act with restraint.
2. restraint
a limitation
restraints on coastal development
3. restraint
when sb is being held so that they cannot move
the use of restraint during an arrest; physical restraint
4. restraint
a strap that holds sb or sth in a position
safety restraints in a child's car seat; prisoners in restraints
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Restraint
the act or process of restraining, or of holding back or hindering from motion or action, in any manner; hindrance of the will, or of any action, physical or mental
2. (noun) Restraint
the state of being restrained
3. (noun) Restraint
that which restrains, as a law, a prohibition, or the like; limitation; restriction
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Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. Restraint
In the context of joint operation planning, a requirement placed on the command by a higher command that prohibits an action, thus restricting freedom of action. See also constraint; operational limitation.
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