bounds

British  

/ baʊndz /

plural noun

1. (sometimes singular) a limit; boundary (esp in the phrase know no bounds )

2. something that restrains or confines, esp the standards of a society

   within the bounds of modesty

3. See beat

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Example Sentences

He returned the favor by diving out of bounds for a steal on the next possession and the save led to a three-pointer from Doncic.

From Los Angeles Times

“Mr. Carvalho respects the rule of law and the investigative process and has always acted in the best interests of students and within the bounds of the law,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times

The school bell rings and new starter Florrie bounds down the corridors excitedly greeting pupils and teachers alike.

From BBC

It is a direct challenge to the equilibrium that has kept tensions with China within manageable bounds in the past few months.

From Barron's

The attic was another thing that had always been on Bubbe’s ‘out of bounds’ list.

From Literature