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curfew

noun as in late hour

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Some protesters managed to breach the perimeter of the parliament building in Kathmandu, prompting police to impose a curfew around key government buildings and tighten security.

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A Kathmandu district office spokesperson said a curfew was imposed around areas including the parliament building after protesters attempted to enter.

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Recently implemented anti-crime efforts include temporary curfews, tighter controls on establishments selling alcohol, and increased search powers for police.

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It means he will be subject to strict licence conditions and a curfew enforced by electronic monitoring.

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Probation staff supervise offenders after they are released from prison, and check they follow terms of their release such as curfews, not taking drugs, and wearing tags that can restrict their movement.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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