Topic: MOTOR VEHICLES
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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | restreinte, from restreindre; RESTRAIN |
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re‧straint
1 [uncountable] calm sensible controlled behaviour, especially in a situation when it is difficult to stay calm : The police were praised for their restraint in handling the demonstrators.
The police were praised for their restraint in handling the demonstrators.2 [countable usually plural, uncountable] a rule or principle that limits what people can do
3 [uncountable] formal physical force that is used to hold someone back, especially because they are likely to be violent : Sometimes police officers have to use physical restraint to control dangerous prisoners.
Sometimes police officers have to use physical restraint to control dangerous prisoners.4 [countable]TTC something that prevents someone from moving freely, such as a rope or a seat belt
