straitjacket (Noun) — Anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines. ex. "they defected because Russian dance was in a straitjacket" ex. "the government is operating in an economic straitjacket"
straitjacket (Noun) — A garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person.
straitjacket (Verb) — Put someone into a straitjacket.
straitjacket (Verb) — Impose severe restrictions (on someone).