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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Noun
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Applicants with a history of disciplinary action on their licenses or other restrictions will not be considered.—
Nathan Ansell,
Arkansas Online,
25 Sep. 2025 -
All fares listed above are promotional and have restrictions on availability.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Move beyond your routine limitations.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Exceeding these limitations can lead to overheating and potential fire hazards.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the report, many developers face obstacles such as rising construction costs, financing constraints, labor shortages, and regulatory complexity.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Forcing athletes to find new affordances within various constraints makes perception-action coupling more efficient.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Circumscriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumscriptions. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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