noun
- plural of controlment; instances or acts of controlling or restraining; systems or mechanisms of control
Usage: archaic or formal; rarely used in modern English; more common in historical or technical contexts
Examples
- The new safety controlments were designed to prevent accidents in the factory.
- Medieval rulers imposed strict controlments on trade and commerce.
- The engineer implemented several controlments to regulate the machine's output.
- Financial controlments help organizations manage their budgets effectively.
- The building's fire safety controlments exceeded industry standards.