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restraint — re·straint /ri strānt/ n 1 a: an act or fact of restraining see also prior restraint b: the state of being restrained 2 a: a means of restraining b: a device that restricts movement (as of pri … Law dictionary
restraint — ► NOUN 1) the action of restraining. 2) a measure or condition that restrains. 3) a device which limits or prevents freedom of movement. 4) dispassionate or moderate behaviour; self control … English terms dictionary
restraint of trade — n. interruption of the free movement of goods in commerce; restriction or prevention of business competition, as by monopoly, price fixing, etc … English World dictionary
restraint — Confinement, abridgment, or limitation. Prohibition of action; holding or pressing back from action. Hindrance, confinement, or restriction of liberty. Obstruction, hindrance or destruction of trade or commerce. See restraint of trade stop. @… … Black's law dictionary
restraint */ — UK [rɪˈstreɪnt] / US noun Word forms restraint : singular restraint plural restraints 1) [uncountable] the limit or control of the expression of strong emotion or opinion The President sent a letter to both nations urging restraint. 2)… … English dictionary
restraint — re|straint [ rı streınt ] noun * 1. ) uncount the limit or control of the expression of strong emotion or opinion: The President sent a letter to both nations urging restraint. 2. ) count an act of limiting or controlling something, or a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
restraint — A device used to halt the movement of something. See head restraint child restraint system passive restraint system rear head restraints supplementary inflatable restraint voluntary Export Restraint … Dictionary of automotive terms
restraint — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French restreinte, from restreindre Date: 15th century 1. a. an act of restraining ; the state of being restrained b. (1) a means of restraining ; a restraining force or influence (2) a device that… … New Collegiate Dictionary
restraint — In hospital psychiatry, intervention to prevent an excited or violent patient from doing harm to self or others; may involve the use of a camisole (straightjacket). [O. Fr. restrainte] * * * re·straint ri strānt n a device that restricts movement … Medical dictionary
restraint — noun 1》 the action of restraining. ↘a measure or condition that restrains. ↘a device which limits or prevents freedom of movement. 2》 dispassionate or moderate behaviour; self control. Origin ME: from OFr. restreinte, feminine past… … English new terms dictionary
