restriction
/rɪˈstrɪkʃən/noun★Intermediate— limitation or constraint
general
A rule or limitation that controls or restricts something.
There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.
Smoking is heavily regulated in public areas.
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Can refer to legal, social, or practical limitations.
⚖️Law
formal
A limitation on the use or availability of something.
The contract includes restrictions on how the software can be used.
The contract specifies legal limits on software usage.
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Common in legal and business contexts.
Collocations
impose restrictionsto enforce limitationslift restrictionsto remove limitationsstrict restrictionssevere limitations
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'restriction' for formal or legal limitations, not casual ones.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, 'restriction' is preferred over 'limitation'.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'restrictio', meaning 'a binding together', from 'restringere' (to bind tight).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in legal, medical, or social contexts to describe rules that limit actions or access.
Word Breakdown
restrict
to limit or control
root-ion
the act of
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