English noun: curfew | |||
1. | curfew (time) the time that the curfew signal is sounded | ||
Broader (hypernym) | deadline | ||
2. | curfew (communication) a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sign, signal, signaling | ||
3. | curfew (communication) an order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited | ||
Broader (hypernym) | decree, edict, fiat, order, rescript | ||
Domain category | jurisprudence, law | ||