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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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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Noun
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Supporters of restrictions argue that institutional investors often outbid would-be homeowners competing for the same homes, particularly in fast-growing markets.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado previously expressed intent to reform these hydrocarbon laws to increase foreign investment by getting rid of ownership restrictions.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The federal government has acknowledged these limitations.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Given my technical limitations and lack of experience, my version ironically sounded even cheesier and more synth driven than Chuck’s original.—
Bear McCreary,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Autoliv and Tensor say their co-developed system is intended to remove those constraints without compromising safety.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Fed also has an emergency lending authority with almost zero practical constraints.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Circumscriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumscriptions. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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