Restraint

Restriction of action or conduct.

self-control control limitation

Restraint is the restriction of action or conduct. It can refer to a device used to limit movement, or the act of controlling one's behavior.

/rɪˈstreɪnt/

From Old French restraint, from restraindre (to restrain), from Latin restringere (to tighten, confine).

Restraint is like holding back from doing something you want to do, like waiting to eat a cookie until after dinner.

The concept of restraint is found in many philosophical and religious traditions
Restraint can be a virtue, promoting self-discipline and ethical behavior
Historical legal systems often used physical restraints like chains or stocks

What is restraint? Limiting or controlling actions or behaviors
Why might someone use restraint? To avoid negative consequences or maintain order
What are examples of restraint? Self-control, legal restrictions, and physical constraints

control suppression inhibition

freedom license indulgence

control limitation

self-discipline constraint inhibition

abstract concept psychological concept