restriction
The government imposed new restrictions on travel.
The government added new rules limiting travel.
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.
Can refer to legal, social, or practical limitations.
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.
Common in legal and business contexts.
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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.