1. (n.) The act or process of restraining, or of holding back or hindering from motion or action, in any manner; hindrance of the will, or of any action, physical or mental.

2. (n.) The state of being restrained.

3. (n.) That which restrains, as a law, a prohibition, or the like; limitation; restriction.

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