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Straitjacket
01
camisole de force, straitjacket
a garment made of strong material that is designed to restrain a person's arms, making it difficult or impossible for them to move
02
carcan, camisole de force
anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines
03
carcan, camisole de force
a condition or system that imposes strict limitations, restricting action, growth, or creativity.
Exemples
The straitjacket of tradition often discourages innovation.
La camisole de force de la tradition décourage souvent l'innovation.
She felt her potential was trapped in the straitjacket of corporate culture.
Elle sentait que son potentiel était enfermé dans le carcan de la culture d'entreprise.
