restriction
noun
re·stric·tion
ri-ˈstrik-shən
1
2
: an act of restricting : the condition of being restricted
Synonyms
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
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
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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
Phrases Containing restriction
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
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
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