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
Recent Examples on the Web For example, the museum has ethanol collections in jars that are subject to legal restrictions when they're moved. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024 The worsening restrictions have stifled local trade and production, key pillars of the West Bank economy, and prevented another 67,000 Palestinians from physically returning to their workplaces, the World Bank said. Claire Parker, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024 This has fueled speculation about other possible restrictions. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Mar. 2024 Some Runyon Canyon hikers said the new restrictions worsen an already challenging parking situation and will deter people from visiting the park. Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024 The group is already expecting prices to become worse, parking to become less available and restrictions to become tighter as the weekend comes. Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2024 Israel’s severe restrictions on aid have drained essential supplies. Aj Willingham, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024 The Adobe Express mobile app beta is available on the Google Play Store for Android, but iOS users will need to sign up here due to restrictions Apple places on the number of beta users. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 7 Mar. 2024 Meanwhile, Indiana lawmakers passed a law banning most abortions, becoming the first in the nation to sign restrictions into law following the U.S. Supreme Court decision. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 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

Dictionary Entries Near restriction

Cite this Entry

“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restriction. Accessed 19 Mar. 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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