Definition of restrictive clause
: a descriptive clause that is essential to the definiteness of the word it modifies (such as that you ordered in "the book that you ordered is out of print")
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One producer insists that restrictive clauses will spark an inability to finance movies.
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Europe has taken decisive measures to boost supply security: constructing additional interconnectors and LNG terminals, employing reverse flow capabilities, and eliminating restrictive clauses on ultimate destinations.
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First Known Use of restrictive clause
circa 1895
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