chemical restraint

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chemical restraint (plural chemical restraints)

  1. (countable) A pharmacologic agent administered to a person to prevent them from moving, as alternative for physical restraints such as belts, straitjackets, etc.
  2. (uncountable) The use of drugs in this manner.
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