circumscriptions

noun

plural of circumscription
1
as in restrictions
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice such circumscriptions on the freedom of speech are antithetical to a free and open society

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2
as in limitations
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries electronic monitoring bracelets are sometimes used to impose a circumscription of movement on people awaiting trial

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  1. restrictions
  2. limitations
  3. constraints
Noun
  • But their presence in the North Carolina beverage market is facing an uncertain future as lawmakers consider tighter restrictions on hemp products.
    — Evan Moore November 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The restrictions exist to grab attention, educate riders, and improve overall safety.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of restrictions
Noun
  • Investigators faced several limitations, including numerous possible sources, items no longer available for testing and delays between exposure and sampling.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • As renters, there were naturally limitations on what could be achieved.
    — Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of limitations
Noun
  • The use of digital manufacturing tools enables the team to evaluate different production scenarios and identify potential constraints in advance.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Surging oil prices have put pressure on global government bonds this year, as energy supply constraints in the Middle East raise concerns about a resurgence of inflation and more hawkish central bank policy.
    — Sean Conlon,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of constraints
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“Circumscriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumscriptions. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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