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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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2
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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The first known use of restriction was in the 15th century
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