restriction

American  

[ri-strik-shuhn] / rɪˈstrɪk ʃən /

noun

1. something that restricts; a restrictive condition or regulation; limitation.

   Synonyms:

   restraint, reservation, provision, rule

2. the act of restricting.

3. the state of being restricted. restricted.

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restriction British  

/ rɪˈstrɪkʃən /

noun

1. something that restricts; a restrictive measure, law, etc

2. the act of restricting or the state of being restricted

3. logic maths a condition that imposes a constraint on the possible values of a variable or on the domain of arguments of a function

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Other Word Forms

• nonrestriction noun
• overrestriction noun
• prerestriction noun
• prorestriction adjective
• restrictionist noun
• self-restriction noun
• superrestriction noun

Etymology

Origin of restriction

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Late Latin restrictiōn-, stem of restrictiō; equivalent to restrict + -ion

Example Sentences

While recent rains have helped replenish some reservoirs, experts caution that rainfall must remain average to above average through to the end of March to prevent water restrictions later in the year.

From BBC

In Poland, the terminal at Gdansk is experiencing restrictions as frozen equipment and snow and ice on roads and railways is impacting delivery and collection of cargo.

From The Wall Street Journal

Eighteen states have adopted new food-stamp restrictions, and more could soon.

From The Wall Street Journal

The European Parliament has already called for a social media ban on under-16s -- with Malaysia, Norway and New Zealand also planning similar restrictions.

From Barron's

Last week, the FAA announced permanent restrictions on helicopters operating in certain areas near Reagan airport, with exceptions for essential operations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• check
• condition
• constraint
• control
• curb
• limit
• regulation
• restraint
• rule
• stipulation
• stricture