Definition of Restraint. Meaning of Restraint. Synonyms of Restraint
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Definition of Restraint
Restraint Restraint Re*straint", n. [OF. restraincte, fr. restrainct, F.
restreint, p. p. of restraindre, restrendre. See Restrain.]
1. 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.
No man was altogether above the restrains of law,
and no man altogether below its protection.
--Macaulay.
2. The state of being restrained.
3. That which restrains, as a law, a prohibition, or the
like; limitation; restriction.
For one restraint, lords of the world besides.
--Milton.
Syn: Repression; hindrance; check; stop; curb;?oercion;
confinement; limitation; restriction.
