restriction
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re·stric·tion

noun \ri-ˈstrik-shən\

Definition of RESTRICTION

1
: something that restricts: 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

  1. Building in that area came with some restrictions.
  2. They placed restrictions on smoking indoors.
  3. They will lift export restrictions.
  4. illegal restriction of free speech

Origin of RESTRICTION

Middle English restriccioun, from Anglo-French restriction, from Late Latin restriction-, restrictio, from Latin restringere
First Known Use: 15th century

re·stric·tion

noun , often attrib \ri-ˈstrik-shən\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of RESTRICTION

: the breaking of double-stranded DNA into fragments by restriction enzymes <restriction sites>

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