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a safety device, as an air bag or special seat belt, that is activated automatically to protect an automobile passenger at the moment of impact when a collision occurs.[1965-70]
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passive restraint — n. any automatic, built in system for the protection of automotive vehicle passengers during a crash, as a system using air bags … English World dictionary
passive restraint — noun Date: 1970 a restraint (as a self locking seat belt) that acts automatically to protect an automobile rider during a crash … New Collegiate Dictionary
passive restraint — noun : a restraint (as an air bag or self locking seat belt) that acts automatically to protect an automobile passenger during a crash … Useful english dictionary
passive restraint system — See airbag restraint system … Dictionary of automotive terms
passive restraint — inactive expression of protest, quiet objection … English contemporary dictionary
restraint — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Act of holding back Nouns 1. restraint, inhibition, repression, discipline, control, check, curb, rein; limitation, restriction; prohibition; monopoly. See circumscription, limit, subjection, retention,… … English dictionary for students
restraint — A device used to halt the movement of something. See head restraint child restraint system passive restraint system rear head restraints supplementary inflatable restraint voluntary Export Restraint … Dictionary of automotive terms
restraint system — A general term for occupant safety systems such as seat belts, belt tensioners, air bags, child seats, etc. See airbag restraint system child restraint system passive restraint system supplemental restraint system … Dictionary of automotive terms
Passive obedience — Obedience O*be di*ence, n. [F. ob[ e]dience, L. obedientia, oboedientia. See {Obedient}, and cf. {Obeisance}.] 1. The act of obeying, or the state of being obedient; compliance with that which is required by authority; subjection to rightful… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
passive trust — Trust Trust, n. [OE. trust, trost, Icel. traust confidence, security; akin to Dan. & Sw. tr[ o]st comfort, consolation, G. trost, Goth. trausti a convention, covenant, and E. true. See {True}, and cf. {Tryst}.] 1. Assured resting of the mind on… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
