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as in limitation
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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as in constraint
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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Recent Examples of restriction
Israel’s sudden decision to indefinitely close the sole land crossing giving over 3 million Palestinians in the occupied West Bank access to international travel, has intensified fears of more restrictions amid Israel’s threats of retaliation against Western recognition of a Palestinian state.
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Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Regional restrictions may apply.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
While there are no age restrictions (the average age is 34), candidates must also have skills in leadership, teamwork, and communications.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Kentucky schools have implemented new cell phone restrictions, joining 16 other states and the District of Columbia.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
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So my manner of speech, my ‘personality,’ and even my self-limitations were shaped to reduce resistance and maximize utility, comfort, and trust.—
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Although anecdotal, this survey of directors shows both the limitations and the potential of AI to assist boards of directors.—
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Forcing athletes to find new affordances within various constraints makes perception-action coupling more efficient.—
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Pros Leaf raking is quiet, so there are no time constraints; Collecting leaves manually not only avoids disturbing neighbors or wildlife, is also does not cause air pollution.—
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“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restriction. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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