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• n  the state of being physically constrained
• n  a device that retards something's motion
• n  the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others

• Can the co-founder of the Blackstone Group emerge as a credible voice in favor of fiscal constraint in Washington? February 15, 2008.
• the first: the fun comes from wondering if there really are enough crossword-worthy phrases that fit the constraint.
• And its a tribute to the author that his self-imposed constraint doesnt constrain the storytelling.

• restraint

News & Articles

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• Horizon Business Funding Combines New Technology and Old-School Business Savvy
  Fresh Off New Expansion, Horizon Announces Proprietary Technology Testing Geared Towards Constraint Efficiencies
  June 19, 2013 - Marketwire
• Revolutionary Treatment for Stroke Now Available in Western Australia
  Constraint Therapy Australia offers a new intensive rehabilitation program to help people who have suffered a stroke as well as those with cerebral palsy and some other neurological conditions. (PRWeb June 17, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10839204.htm
  June 18, 2013 - PRWeb

Quotes

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• Condoleezza Rice in ABC News
  Rice noted that the situation "is a constraint on the ability of any government to conclude" a deal.
• Paul Krugman in KTAR.com
  We really are looking at what would very likely be a 10 percent, or plus, unemployment rate unless we can get a very effective stimulus package going,Krugman said. "The constraint now is what is actually feasible in terms of spending,...
• Christine Lagarde in Reuters
  Societe Generale is under no constraint to merge with another financial company,Lagarde told France 2 television.