restriction

noun

re·​stric·​tion ri-ˈstrik-shən How to pronounce restriction (audio)
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

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
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Colorado lawmakers have placed restrictions on such arrangements in recent years, drawing lawsuits from Douglas and El Paso counties. John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024 This comes as several counties in the area have called for changes to the National Radio Quiet Zone over concerns the restrictions are preventing emergency communications services. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024 The sheer number of cyclists snarled traffic and prompted restrictions by the city's tourism-hungry officials, who had encouraged them to come. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024 Will Republican lawmakers continue to use the myth of widespread voter fraud to implement further restrictions on mail-in and early voting? Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for restriction 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of restriction was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near restriction

Cite this Entry

“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restriction. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

restriction

noun
re·​stric·​tion ri-ˈstrik-shən How to pronounce restriction (audio)
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 How to pronounce restriction (audio)
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

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