Constraint
/kənˈstreɪnt/
Definitions
- (n.) A limitation or restriction that controls or confines actions or processes.
The contract included a constraint on subcontracting work to third parties.
- (n.) A legal or regulatory requirement that restricts behavior or actions.
Environmental laws impose constraints on industrial emissions.
Forms
- constraints
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Commentary
Often used in legal drafting to specify limits on rights, duties, or procedures; clarity about the source and scope of constraints is critical.
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