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.
A restricted number of students are allowed in the class.
b
: available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others
a restricted country club
restricted beach access
c
: not intended for general circulation or release
a restricted document
restricted information
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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Furthermore, if Vazir's future business violates state law regarding the import, manufacture, storage, assembly, handling, distribution, or sale of restricted products, the agreement states Vazir will be penalized a total of $200,000.
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Logan Smith, CBS News, 31 May 2026
The operations were launched in response to community concerns about minors gaining access to restricted products.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Authorities warned that anyone caught operating a drone in restricted airspace could face confiscation of the device, up to one year in prison and a $1,000 fine.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
At the time, airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways had to stabilize operations around restricted airspace.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
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Logan Smith, CBS News, 31 May 2026
The operations were launched in response to community concerns about minors gaining access to restricted products.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Authorities warned that anyone caught operating a drone in restricted airspace could face confiscation of the device, up to one year in prison and a $1,000 fine.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
At the time, airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways had to stabilize operations around restricted airspace.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for restricted
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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restricted. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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