restricted
adjective
re·strict·ed
ri-ˈstrik-təd 
: subject or subjected to restriction: such as
a
: not general : limited
the decision had a restricted effect
b
: available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others
a restricted country club
c
: not intended for general circulation or release
a restricted document
restrictedly
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of restricted in a Sentence
He is on a severely restricted diet.
You have entered a restricted area.
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YoungBoy Never Broke Again has been arrested in Utah on six charges, including possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person and for a pattern of unlawful activity — both Class 2 felony charges.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
In another group, which continued on a PAP therapy for the 52 weeks, the average number of restricted or blocked breathing events was reduced by an average of 30.4 events per hour (62.8%).
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
In another group, which continued on a PAP therapy for the 52 weeks, the average number of restricted or blocked breathing events was reduced by an average of 30.4 events per hour (62.8%).
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restricted. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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