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ACT Exam Literacy - Restriction

Here you will learn some English words related to restriction, such as "anchor", "fetter", "intern", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
captivity

the state of being confined, imprisoned, or held against one's will

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imprisonment

the act of keeping someone in prison or restricting their freedom, whether physically or metaphorically

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incarceration

the act of putting or keeping someone in captivity

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detention

the condition of being held in a confined space or location, often for a temporary period

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bondage

the condition of being under the control or dominance of another person, often involving restriction of freedom

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to shackle

to tie up or restrain with strong metal bands or chains

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curfew

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night

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boundary

a dividing line or limit that separates one area from another

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territory

a geographic area belonging to or ruled by a government or authority

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to confine

to prevent someone or something from leaving or being taken away from a place

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to intern

to restrict someone's freedom by confining them, often done for security, control, or public safety reasons

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to restrain

to limit or restrict someone or something's movement, actions, or freedom

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to immure

to take a person or thing to a confined space and trap them there

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to restrict

to impose limits or regulations on someone or something, typically to control or reduce their actions or freedoms

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to prohibit

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

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to demarcate

to mark or establish the boundaries or limits of something clearly

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to manacle

to restrain someone by locking metal cuffs around their wrists or ankles

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to fetter

to tie up a person with chains or manacle, especially around the ankles

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to capture

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

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to apprehend

to arrest someone

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to truss

to tie up or secure something firmly using ropes or straps

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to surround

to circle around someone or something, putting pressure on them to give up

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to pinion

to tie someone's arms, typically to restrain movement

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to tether

to tie or fasten with a rope or chain

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to anchor

to secure or fasten something firmly in place, often to prevent movement or ensure stability

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bound

restricted or confined by physical restraints or bonds

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