(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures / (uncountable) control or caution; reserve

plural of restraint

Full of restraint.

Self-control, control over one's emotions, passions and actions.

(law) An agreement that prevents fair competition on the open market, such as an agreement by one party to hire a second party to work within a profession on the condition that the second party will not compete against the first.

plural of restraint of trade

(countable) A pharmacologic agent administered to a person to prevent them from moving, as alternative for physical restraints such as belts, straitjackets, etc.

plural of chemical restraint

A safety device, such as a belt, harness, or booster seat, designed to secure a child in a motor vehicle, aeroplane, etc., and protect them from injury in case of collision, accident, etc.

plural of child restraint