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1
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
- the logging company decided to relocate to another state where there would be fewer restrictions on its operations
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the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
- the restriction of surfing to the southern end of the beach rankled some surfers
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“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restriction. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.
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