restriction

/rɪˈstrɪkʃən/
noun
  1. A rule or law that limits what you can do or what is allowed.
    • The school has a restriction on using phones in class.
    • The new restrictions on travel made it harder to visit other countries.
    • There is a speed restriction on this road during school hours.
  2. The act of limiting or controlling something.
    • The restriction of water usage helped the town during the drought.
    • Doctors recommend the restriction of salt in your diet.
    • The restriction of free speech is a serious issue in some countries.
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