restraint (n)

n01145359

type n
lex_filenum 04
def the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
examples the unlawful restraint of trade
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Hypernym control
Derivationally related form restraint → restrain
Hyponym collar, leash; damper; bridle, check, curb; immobilization, immobilisation, immobilizing; confinement; containment; suppression, curtailment; restraint of trade; restriction, confinement
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Hyponym control
Hypernym collar, leash; damper; bridle, check, curb; immobilization, immobilisation, immobilizing; confinement; containment; suppression, curtailment; restraint of trade; restriction, confinement
Derivationally related form restrain → restraint

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