(n,vs) restriction
restraint
binding
(P)
(n) confining pressure
(n) straitjacket
(n) binding force
(n) total hours spent working
(n) (in) custody
physical restraint (e.g. by police)
(n) compulsory adherence to a party decision
restrictions on party debate
(n) double bind
(n) proportional representation electoral system (n which party votes are cast, and candidates from each party are elected based on an ordered list available to the public)
(n) proportional representation system in which both party and individual votes are cast, seats are distributed amongst parties by proportion of vote obtained, and candidates are elected in descending order of number of votes obtained