(automotive) A device such as an airbag that is automatically deployed when needed to protect the occupant.

plural of passive restraint

A theory of judicial interpretation that encourages judges to limit the exercise of their own power, and to avoid striking down laws unless they are obviously unconstitutional.

(law) A restriction on expression imposed before the fact against particular speech or ideas (as opposed to restrictions against general subject matter or imposed after the fact against a particular instance of expression).

(automotive) Any of several restraining systems in a vehicle, such as an airbag, in addition to the seatbelts

plural of supplemental restraint system