restricted
adjective
re·strict·ed
ri-ˈstrik-təd 
: subject or subjected to restriction: such as
a
: not general : limited
the decision had a restricted effect
b
: available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others
a restricted country club
c
: not intended for general circulation or release
a restricted document
restrictedly
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of restricted in a Sentence
He is on a severely restricted diet.
You have entered a restricted area.
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How to become a wildlife rehabilitator The process to legally take care of certain kinds of restricted wildlife varies by state, but virtually everyone who wants to help rehabilitate a squirrel or similar animal in the U.S. needs a permit from their state and possibly the federal government.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
Also common with restricted stock, properly filing an 83(b) election can be instrumental to reduce your taxable income from the purchase (perhaps to zero), in favor of long-term capital gains tax rates later on.
—Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Rather than reach restricted free agency this past summer, the 26-year-old Jones inked a four-year, $53.8 million rookie-scale contract extension to stay under contract with the Pelicans through the 2026-27 NBA season in June 2023.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The 55-year-old actor, whose credits also include Better Call Saul and Mr. Show with Bob and David, faces multiple charges including civil disorder and disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
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Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
Also common with restricted stock, properly filing an 83(b) election can be instrumental to reduce your taxable income from the purchase (perhaps to zero), in favor of long-term capital gains tax rates later on.
—Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Rather than reach restricted free agency this past summer, the 26-year-old Jones inked a four-year, $53.8 million rookie-scale contract extension to stay under contract with the Pelicans through the 2026-27 NBA season in June 2023.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The 55-year-old actor, whose credits also include Better Call Saul and Mr. Show with Bob and David, faces multiple charges including civil disorder and disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restricted. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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