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Definition of restriction

restriction

/ɹɪˈstɹɪk.ʃən/
re · stric · tion
Adverb:restrictively
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Plural:restrictions
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Adjective:restrictive
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restriction Lexical Profile

restriction Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A limiting condition or measure, especially a legal or official rule that controls what people can do or how something may be used.

Example

"The city council placed a temporary restriction on outdoor water usage during the summer drought."

2

The act of limiting, confining, or keeping something within certain bounds, or the state of being limited.

Example

"The restriction of heavy traffic in the historic district has significantly reduced noise and air pollution."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French restriction, from Late Latin restrictionem, a noun of action from the past participle stem of Latin restringere ('to bind back, hold back, or restrain').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Restriction. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/restriction
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