restriction - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'restriction' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Restriction

[ n.]

- The act of restricting, or state of being restricted; confinement within limits or bounds.
- That which restricts; limitation; restraint; as, restrictions on trade.

Meaning of 'restriction' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . restriction

[ n]

Meaning (1):
- a principle that limits the extent of something

Example in sentence:

I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements

Meaning (2):
- the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)

Example in sentence:

the restriction of the infection to a focal area

Nearby Words:

res resail resale resalgar resalute resaw rescat rescind rescindable rescinded

See 'restriction' also in:

Dictionary.com Google Translator Wikipedia.com Merriam Webster

Administrative restriction
Administrative restriction refers to the form of command restraint that a commanding officer may, within his discretion and without imposing arrest ...
Retained earnings restrictions
Retained earnings restrictions are circumstances that make a portion of retained earnings currently unavailable for dividends.

Categories

Browse Dictionary