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Something that hinders progress or movement
A figurative limit
Plural for a limitation or restriction placed on something
“The main regulatory constraint in the post-war period was the ceiling on interest rates.”
Plural for the use of force to impel an action
“People are not morally responsible for that which they do under constraint or compulsion.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for the action of forbidding or prohibiting something
Plural for an element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change
Plural for a non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behavior
Plural for physical detention by force
Plural for something that is formally or legally required or obligatory
Plural for an urgent need or demand (for something)
Plural for a disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros)
Plural for constraint
Plural for a thing that is imposed, in particular an unfair or unwelcome demand or burden
Plural for a thing which one is required to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation
Plural for the terminal point or boundary of an area or movement
Plural for the state or fact of being inconvenienced
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