restraint

英[rɪ'streɪnt] 美[rɪ'strent]

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"

3. the state of being physically constrained;

"dogs should be kept under restraint"

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"

6. a device that retards something's motion;

"the car did not have proper restraints fitted"