Bound
To limit
Mutual synonyms
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This is why he is usually bound to a human host; both to limit his power and to give him some much needed perspective.
Source: Lawful Stupid -
A big one in issue 8 when "Alicia" rips off Maria's arm, severing the Restraining Bolt that, like Heinrich's control of Mia, enabled Maria to maintain control of the Thorn while she was bound to Alicia's body: a True Primordial running loose with nothing to limit its power.
Source: Comic Book / Death Vigil - Militaries as a whole are this, specifically ones bound by NATO and the Geneva Convention, as they try to limit their force used to what is necessary, avoid unnecessary collateral damage and death, and are prohibited from using weapons that cause "undue suffering".
Source: Lets Get Dangerous / Real Life
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