
Restraint
Physical Devices
Think of 'restraint' as safety equipment in cars or hospitals to protect or control.

Make sure the child restraint is securely fastened before driving.
Preventive Action
'Restraint' also means taking action to stop something from becoming chaotic.

The security team used restraints to control the crowd.
Not Always Physical
Sometimes 'restraint' refers to non-physical means like rules or systems.

The software has restraints to prevent unauthorized access.
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