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FET-uh/ˈfetə/

To fetter is to restrict someone’s freedom; also a chain for the ankles (noun): fetter the n, in fetters. Chain (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a slogan will not free a missing codebook line.

Meaning

To restrict someone’s freedom; also a chain for the ankles (noun; from chain, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A missing codebook line will fetter the n; a slogan will not free it.”
• “Chain is already in this course. Shackle is the close twin. A slogan is talk. A named rule is methods. Write the line; then keep the slogan if the ethics file still allows the cut.”

Good to know

Chain; restrict freedom. Everyday: chain (already in the dictionary). A slogan ≠ a codebook line.

Near in meaning

shackle, bind, restrain

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