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as in limitation
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the logging company decided to relocate to another state where there would be fewer restrictions on its operations
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as in constraint
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the restriction of surfing to the southern end of the beach rankled some surfers
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Recent Examples of restriction
OpenAI is looking to remove further restrictions on fundraising and contemplating changes in the structure to do that.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
The ban on women driving has been lifted as have restrictions on their travel, education, and employment.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Drone incursions into sporting and other high-population events is an ongoing problem, with some drone operators unaware of, or indifferent toward, FAA restrictions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Feb. 2025
Even under the most stringent daily transit restrictions in December 2023, container vessels operated under the most favorable conditions.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Feb. 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
The ban on women driving has been lifted as have restrictions on their travel, education, and employment.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Drone incursions into sporting and other high-population events is an ongoing problem, with some drone operators unaware of, or indifferent toward, FAA restrictions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Feb. 2025
Even under the most stringent daily transit restrictions in December 2023, container vessels operated under the most favorable conditions.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restriction. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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