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A limitation or restriction placed on something
“The main regulatory constraint in the post-war period was the ceiling on interest rates.”
The use of force to impel an action
“People are not morally responsible for that which they do under constraint or compulsion.”
Stiffness or inhibition of one's behavior, approach or manner
“There was a measure of constraint in her behavior, a lack of spontaneity as she seemed to be almost overcontrolling her emotions.”
Temperance or moderation in the use or indulgence of something
“To the designer, however, it means considerable constraint in his use of new materials and products.”
A limiting condition, rule or measure
The action of forbidding or prohibiting something
An element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change
A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behavior
Physical detention by force
An urgent need or demand
A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros)
Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment, especially through the exercise of authority
A thing that is imposed, in particular an unfair or unwelcome demand or burden
That which enforces, constraints, gives force, authority, or effect to
The state of being mentally concerned, uneasy, or anxious
A thing which one is required to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation
The terminal point or boundary of an area or movement
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