Definition of Constraint

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Constraint
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    Duress; restraint.

  • Constraint
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    This term is held to be exactly equivalent with "restraint." Edmondson v. Harris, 2 Tenn. Chi 427. In Scotch law. Constraint means duress.