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something that limits one's freedom of action or choice<a time-honored tradition is fine as long as it doesnʼt become a fetter that prevents us from trying something new>— see restriction 1
2
something that makes movement or progress more difficult<claims that government regulations are unnecessary fetters that keep him from achieving his business goals>— see encumbrance
3
something that physically prevents free movement<considered a seat belt a pointless fetter—until one saved his life in an auto accident>— see bond 1
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