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passive restraint
pas·sive re·straint (plural pas·sive re·straints)


noun 
Definition:
 
U.S. auto safety device: an automatic safety device in an automobile that protects a driver or passenger in the event of an accident, e.g. an air bag or a self-locking seat belt
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