Constraints, restrictions.

present participle of straitjacket

simple past tense and past participle of straitjacket

plural of straitjacket

(literally) To put someone into a straitjacket. / (by extension) To restrict the freedom of, either physically or psychologically.

A jacket-like garment with very long sleeves which can be secured in place, thus preventing the wearer from moving his or her arms. Often used in psychiatric hospitals to prevent patients from injuring themselves or others.