Definition of restricted
: 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
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The first known use of restricted was circa 1550
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