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curfew

/kɜːrfjuː/ noun · British & US
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What does curfew mean?

noun

A law or rule requiring people to be indoors at a particular time, especially at night. A time limit set by a government or authority for people to be indoors.

Example

"The town imposed a curfew to prevent looting after the riot."

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