restrictive practice

British  

noun

1. a trading agreement against the public interest

2. a practice of a union or other group tending to limit the freedom of other workers or employers

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Example Sentences

Because there’s so little research on budgeting itself, I looked to similarities between budgeting and another restrictive practice — dieting —where research is much more comprehensive and conclusive.

From Salon

Restraint or restrictive practice should always be a last resort and attempts should be made to calm volatile situations beforehand.

From BBC

It outlined several areas that needed improvement, including the need to bring restrictive practice legislation into line with the law in England.

From BBC

The committee held a hearing on restrictive practice, seclusion and restraint in schools on Wednesday.

From BBC

"Government policy is that any kind of restraint should only be used as a last resort, and there is active work to reduce use of restrictive practice in mental health settings."

From BBC