definition of
restraint

[1] #1 restraint n. the act of controlling by restraining someone or something; "the unlawful restraint of trade". wn

[2] #2 restraint n. [control] discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself". wn

[3] #3 restraint n. [constraint] the state of being physically constrained; "dogs should be kept under restraint". wn

[4] #4 restraint n. a rule or condition that limits freedom; "legal restraints"; "restraints imposed on imports". wn

[5] #5 restraint n. [chasteness, simplicity, simpleness] lack of ornamentation; "the room was simply decorated with great restraint". wn