Restrains
/rɪˈstreɪnz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present of restrain, meaning to hold back or limit someone's actions or freedom.
The law restrains officials from exceeding their authority.
Forms
- restrain
- restraining
- restrained
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Commentary
'Restrains' is the third-person singular form of the verb 'restrain' and does not have an independent legal meaning apart from the base verb.
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