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

VPNs delivered by Proton and others provide a secure, encrypted connection over the internet between a user and a server, giving users greater anonymity and often allowing them to avoid local restrictions on internet use.

From Barron's

Although the mansion is open to booking, there are some restrictions.

From Los Angeles Times

The effort is gaining urgency thanks to Beijing’s restrictions on exporting such materials.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are HOA rules, local municipal codes, environmental overlays and restrictions that could govern exactly what you can do to your trees.

From The Wall Street Journal

Media restrictions and limited access in Gaza have prevented AFP from independently verifying casualty figures or freely covering the fighting.

From Barron's

Related Words

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