restricted

adjective

re·​strict·​ed ri-ˈstrik-təd How to pronounce restricted (audio)
: 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

Examples of restricted in a Sentence

He is on a severely restricted diet. You have entered a restricted area.
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Its selling price was below market rate, but the buyer committed to a restricted resale price — for each year the buyer lives in the home, 2% of the original purchase price can be added to the resale value, Goode said. Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024 Another device transmitted signals from within a restricted weapons testing facility, revealing its zig-zagging movements across a high-security zone used for tank maneuvers and live munitions drills. Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 19 Nov. 2024 Once on board, all canine cruisers are expected to follow the rules and stay out of restricted areas. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024 Following the attack, a grand jury indicted the two on charges that included assaulting police officers, violent entry, presence in a restricted area and disorderly conduct. Antonio Fins, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for restricted 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of restricted was circa 1550

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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restricted. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

restricted

adjective
re·​strict·​ed
: being or placed under limits or restrictions
a restricted outlook
a restricted area

Legal Definition

restricted

adjective
re·​strict·​ed
: subject or subjected to restriction
a restricted area
restricted use

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