I work at a dental office and our credit card processing company charged us almost $600 for the new terminal. The previous terminal we had was leased so we did not own that. They kind of made it sound like we had no choice but to pay that money.
prior restraint. n. an attempt to prevent publication or broadcast of any statement, which is an unconstitutional restraint on free speech and free press (even in the guise of anti-nuisance ordinance).
Restraints are rules or conditions that limit or restrict someone or something. The Prime Minister is calling for new restraints on trade unions. With open frontiers and lax visa controls, criminals could cross into the country without restraint. Synonyms: limitation, limit, check, ban More Synonyms of restraint 2.