Sentence examples for the restraining power from inspiring English sources

Without the restraining power of such institutions, conservatives believe, there can be no ethical behaviour and no responsible use of liberty.

He thinks the collapse in the restraining power of religion helped to push the world into the era of total war.Given that we are all products of the more secular age which "the war to end all wars" ushered in, many people will find his theory pretty far-fetched.

Former U.S. Secretary of State, Dr. Henry Kissinger said it best: "Diplomacy is the art of restraining power".

Obama felt it necessary to apologize for American policy and thought it better that we lead from behind, not projecting strength but restraining power in the name of diplomacy.

Constitutions are devices for restraining power, whether this be the power of a king or a popular majority.

198); here his preference for a senate over a king is based on its restraining power: a senator is chosen by the people, and any erratic tendencies on his part will be held in check by his fellow senators.

Using gas instead of grubbier coal to generate electricity has helped to trim emissions while restraining power prices.

Is it limitation or restraining power?

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which West Coast governors say did very little to restrain power traders during the height of the run-ups, will determine the exact refund amount, if any.

Instead they communicate a truth that ordinary Russians understand only too well: the law is there not to restrain power, but to serve it.

Constitutional term limits don't always work but for those who want to restrain power hungry leaders, they are perhaps the most effective tool available.