The act of inhibiting.
A recusal.
A writ from a higher court to an inferior judge to stay proceedings.
A personal feeling of fear or embarrassment that stops one behaving naturally.
The process of stopping or retarding a reaction.
The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.
precaution; forethought.
Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.).