Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - restraint
Restraint
restraint
n. 1 the act or an instance of restraining or being restrained. 2 a stoppage; a check; a controlling agency or influence. 3 a self-control; avoidance of excess or exaggeration. b austerity of literary expression. 4 reserve of manner. 5 confinement, esp. because of insanity. 6 something which restrains or holds in check. Phrases and idioms in restraint of in order to restrain. restraint of trade action seeking to interfere with free-market conditions. Etymology: ME f. OF restreinte fem. past part. of restreindre: see RESTRAIN
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noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French restreinte, from restreindre Date: 15th century 1. an act of restraining ; the state of being restrained, b. a means of restraining ; a restraining force or influence, a device that restricts movement , a control over the expression of one's emotions or thoughts ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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