constraints

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plural of constraint
1
as in restrictions
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice put legal constraints on the board's activities

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2
as in pressures
the use of power to impose one's will on another parental constraint can take several different forms, including a denial of the approval that children usually seek from their parents

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Recent Examples of constraints Critics, however, question whether any substantial shipbuilding increase is feasible given budgetary constraints. — Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Their work spans geometry, kinematics, and dynamics of robotic systems under constraints, using predictive models and optimal control principles to enhance robotic movement. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024 Community feedback voiced concerns about the event's impact on accessing Grant Park during the July 4th holiday, while financial debates swirl over the race's benefits relative to Chicago's budget constraints. — Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024

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