constraint upon

Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words

a more formal version of 'on', specifying what is being limited

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Examples (10)

  • The new legislation places a significant constraint upon the powers of local authorities.
  • A lack of resources acted as a severe constraint upon scientific research and development.
  • Historically, societal norms imposed a major constraint upon the freedom of women.
  • We must acknowledge the financial constraint upon our expansion plans for the next quarter.
  • Is morality a necessary constraint upon human behavior, or an artificial one?
  • The treaty will put a legal constraint upon the amount of carbon emissions a country can produce.
  • Some artists argue that having a strict constraint upon their materials actually fosters creativity.
  • There are several technical constraints upon what we can achieve with current technology.
  • His deep sense of duty was a powerful constraint upon his personal desires.
  • The limited availability of clean water is a fundamental constraint upon the region's agricultural growth.