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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The change would bring state policy in line with federal law, which already includes those restrictions.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026 -
Starmer, facing a likely leadership challenge in the coming weeks, acknowledged that children would get around the restrictions but said a ban - which could be his main legacy - would bring long-term change to the culture around social media.—
Paul Sandle,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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But the industry groups are still arguing that film credits should be entirely exempt from the new limitations, as they have already been accounted for and approved by the Legislature through 2030.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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In recent years, the courts have been ripping apart the NCAA rule book, prohibiting the organization from imposing limitations on transferring, and allowing players to return to college play after having gone pro.—
Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Higher power density could make radiovoltaic systems more practical for missions where size, weight, and maintenance requirements remain critical constraints.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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In a September story, student newspaper The State Hornet documented students’ struggle with availability of classes amid growing enrollment and parallel state budget constraints.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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“Circumscriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumscriptions. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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