(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures / (uncountable) control or caution; reserve

plural of restraint

Full of restraint.

(law) An agreement that prevents fair competition on the open market, such as an agreement by one party to hire a second party to work within a profession on the condition that the second party will not compete against the first.

plural of restraint of trade

Self-control, control over one's emotions, passions and actions.

A theory of judicial interpretation that encourages judges to limit the exercise of their own power, and to avoid striking down laws unless they are obviously unconstitutional.

plural of chemical restraint

(countable) A pharmacologic agent administered to a person to prevent them from moving, as alternative for physical restraints such as belts, straitjackets, etc.

A safety device, such as a belt, harness, or booster seat, designed to secure a child in a motor vehicle, aeroplane, etc., and protect them from injury in case of collision, accident, etc.