Meaning Of The Word Curfew

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curfew
variable noun: A curfew is a law stating that people must stay inside their houses after a particular time at night, for example during a war.

curfew in American English
in the Middle Ages, the ringing of a bell every evening as a signal for people to cover fires, put out lights, and retire
noun: an order establishing a specific time in the evening after which certain regulations apply, esp. that no civilians or other specified group of unauthorized persons may be outdoors or that places of public assembly must be closed

curfew in British English
noun: an official regulation setting restrictions on movement, esp after a specific time at night

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