restriction

noun

re·​stric·​tion ri-ˈstrik-shən 

1

: something that restricts: such as

a

: a regulation that restricts or restrains

restrictions for hunters

b

: a limitation on the use or enjoyment of property or a facility

2

: an act of restricting : the condition of being restricted

Synonyms

• check
• circumscription
• condition
• constraint
• curb
• fetter
• limitation
• restraint
• stricture

Examples of restriction in a Sentence

Building in that area came with some restrictions.

They placed restrictions on smoking indoors.

They will lift export restrictions.

illegal restriction of free speech

Recent Examples on the Web

The intricate web of suppliers and manufacturers involved in EV production, coupled with restrictions barring manufacturers from certain countries (including China), frequently leads to bottlenecks and delays, impacting production schedules and driving up costs. —Steve Richmond, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024

But Apple disagreed, arguing the onus for restrictions should be placed on the platform themselves. —Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2024

Currently, key parts of Michael Kors’ revamp are stalled with store remodels postponed, a rebranding of Michael Michael Kors pushed back and marketing cut back this year due to budgetary restrictions. —Evan Clark, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024

No Signs of Stopping Even with all the restrictions, visitors seem to have an insatiable appetite for Amsterdam that’s not likely to slow down any time soon. —Blane Bachelor, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English restriccioun, from Anglo-French restriction, from Late Latin restriction-, restrictio, from Latin restringere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing restriction

• restriction enzyme
• restriction fragment length polymorphism

Kids Definition

restriction

noun

re·​stric·​tion ri-ˈstrik-shən 

1

: something (as a law or rule) that restricts

2

: an act of restricting : the condition of being restricted

Medical Definition

restriction

noun

re·​stric·​tion ri-ˈstrik-shən 

often attributive

: the breaking of double-stranded DNA into fragments by restriction enzymes

restriction sites

Legal Definition

restriction

noun

re·​stric·​tion

1

: something that restricts: as

a

: a regulation that restricts or restrains

b

: a limitation on the use or enjoyment of property or a facility

2

a

: an act of restricting

b

: the state of being restricted