Meaning & Definition of Restriction in English
English⟶
Restriction
/ristrɪkʃən/
noun
1. A principle that limits the extent of something
- "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"
synonym:
- restriction,
- limitation
2. An act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
synonym:
- limitation,
- restriction
3. The act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)
- "The restriction of the infection to a focal area"
synonym:
- restriction,
- confinement
Examples of using
They decided to abolish the old restriction.