selfimposed

This selfimposed gag order keeps men and women from speaking out when in office, lest their ties to power be severed.

Magic and Mayhem Derek Leebaert 2010

After the destruction of the city of Atlantis, Corydon is in a selfimposed exile.

Books in the Mail W/E 02/28/209 RobB 2009

The letter said, in part, “Sandi carries a sense of shame and a ‘scarlet letter’ albeit selfimposed that will haunt her as long as she lives.”

Broken on the Back Row SANDI PATTY 2005

The letter said, in part, “Sandi carries a sense of shame and a ‘scarlet letter’ albeit selfimposed that will haunt her as long as she lives.”

Broken on the Back Row SANDI PATTY 2005

What selfimposed enigma did Bloom about to rise in order to go so as to conclude lest he should not conclude involuntarily apprehend?

Ulysses 2003

But a man who was accustomed to keeping much of himself concealed behind a wall of selfimposed control might seriously regret having allowed anyone a glimpse past the barricade.

Sharp Edges Jayne Ann Krentz 1998

I mention it, not assuming that you people are restrained by any imaginary cages made up of selfimposed limitations, but I'll tell you this -- most people in this world are.

To Reach the Highest Mountains 1990

Indeed, as she hurriedly averted her face and men tally willed Luke to hurry up and complete his selfimposed task, she found herself acknowledging that it was almost as though her body was actually enjoying flaunting itself before Luke's gaze.

A Time to Dream Jordan, Penny 1991

Indeed, as she hurriedly averted her face and men tally willed Luke to hurry up and complete his selfimposed task, she found herself acknowledging that it was almost as though her body was actually enjoying flaunting itself before Luke's gaze.

A Time to Dream Jordan, Penny 1991

She told me she was intrigued with my proposal, that she would have to break some selfimposed rules as to her own conduct, but finally she succumbed and graciously accepted.

Getting Out From Under 1973