Restriction
noun
A rule or limit that stops something from being free.
There is a restriction on the number of cigarettes one can bring into the country.
Often appears as...
- travel restriction
- age restriction
noun
An action of keeping something within certain limits.
The government has placed restrictions on the import of foreign goods.
Often appears as...
- trade restrictions
- quota restrictions
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Formal
Academic
noun
Something that limits what you can do.
The doctor placed some dietary restrictions on the patient.
Often appears as...
- dietary restrictions
- movement restrictions
noun
The act of limited access or freedom.
Our company puts certain restrictions on the use of computers for personal purposes during office hours.
Often appears as...
- password restrictions
- access restrictions
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Technical
noun
A rule or limit that stops something from being free.
There is a restriction on the number of cigarettes one can bring into the country.
Often appears as...
- travel restriction
- age restriction
noun
An action of keeping something within certain limits.
The government has placed restrictions on the import of foreign goods.
Often appears as...
- trade restrictions
- quota restrictions
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
Something that limits what you can do.
The doctor placed some dietary restrictions on the patient.
Often appears as...
- dietary restrictions
- movement restrictions
noun
The act of limited access or freedom.
Our company puts certain restrictions on the use of computers for personal purposes during office hours.
Often appears as...
- password restrictions
- access restrictions
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/1Subtle Control
Restriction often has a subtle tone, suggesting controlled freedom rather than complete prohibition.
The library restriction on noise levels ensures a quiet environment.
Pro Tip 1/1Subtle Control
Restriction often has a subtle tone, suggesting controlled freedom rather than complete prohibition.
The library restriction on noise levels ensures a quiet environment.
Pro Tip 1/1Subtle Control
Restriction often has a subtle tone, suggesting controlled freedom rather than complete prohibition.
The library restriction on noise levels ensures a quiet environment.
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The history of marriage...
And this focus on individual happiness soon led to other transformations, such as easing restrictions on divorce and more people marrying at a later age. So, as we continue to debate the role and definition of marriage in the modern world, it might help to keep in mind that marriage has always been shaped by society, and as a society's
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The wild sex lives of...
For many terrestrial animals, reproduction is usually only possible internally, with organs that resemble the moist ocean environment. This restriction may cause us to see only one facet of sex, but a brief tour of marine life shows us just how diverse sex really is.
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You can grow new brain...
such calorie restriction will improve memory capacity, whereas a high-fat diet will exacerbate symptoms of depression -- as opposed to omega-3 fatty acids, which increase neurogenesis, and also help to decrease the symptoms of depression.
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Love doesn’t need labels...
myself oh whatever this is the definition of web whatever used to emphasize a lack of restriction in referring to anything or amount no matter what so since I'm not interested in giving myself or anyone else restricting them with a
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The End of Roe v. Wade...
You know, what about the protection of women's health? Well, the reality is, abortion is already an extremely safe surgical procedure. It is safer than childbirth. And imposing new restrictions on abortion only makes it less safe.
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How Cape Town's...
engineering solutions desalination plants which haven't yet been built there is sufficient underground water in this region to help resolve the problem the restrictions are not really good to restrict the agricultural community
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The polyphonic me PIPE...
musical ideas out of your head and into the world, but they're sketches at best, which is what's annoyed me. If only, if only there was a way for these ideas to come out unimpeded by the restrictions which my body gives it.
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Meet the tardigrade, the...
get around this restriction with a process called anhydrobiosis, from the Greek meaning life without water. And however extraordinary, tardigrades aren't alone. Bacteria, single-celled organisms called archaea, plants,
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Will the ocean ever run...
with restrictions on certain boats and equipment. Harmful practices, such as bottom trawling, can be banned altogether, and we can establish marine reserves closed to all fishing to help ecosystems restore themselves.
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The disarming case to...
as if there was a world war going on. But no one ever talked about it. If burning fossil fuels was so bad that it threatened our very existence, how could we just continue like before? Why were there no restrictions?
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The history of marriage...
And this focus on individual happiness soon led to other transformations, such as easing restrictions on divorce and more people marrying at a later age. So, as we continue to debate the role and definition of marriage in the modern world, it might help to keep in mind that marriage has always been shaped by society, and as a society's
Video examples
The wild sex lives of...
For many terrestrial animals, reproduction is usually only possible internally, with organs that resemble the moist ocean environment. This restriction may cause us to see only one facet of sex, but a brief tour of marine life shows us just how diverse sex really is.
Video examples
You can grow new brain...
such calorie restriction will improve memory capacity, whereas a high-fat diet will exacerbate symptoms of depression -- as opposed to omega-3 fatty acids, which increase neurogenesis, and also help to decrease the symptoms of depression.
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Love doesn’t need labels...
myself oh whatever this is the definition of web whatever used to emphasize a lack of restriction in referring to anything or amount no matter what so since I'm not interested in giving myself or anyone else restricting them with a
Video examples
The End of Roe v. Wade...
You know, what about the protection of women's health? Well, the reality is, abortion is already an extremely safe surgical procedure. It is safer than childbirth. And imposing new restrictions on abortion only makes it less safe.
Video examples
How Cape Town's...
engineering solutions desalination plants which haven't yet been built there is sufficient underground water in this region to help resolve the problem the restrictions are not really good to restrict the agricultural community
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The polyphonic me PIPE...
musical ideas out of your head and into the world, but they're sketches at best, which is what's annoyed me. If only, if only there was a way for these ideas to come out unimpeded by the restrictions which my body gives it.
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Meet the tardigrade, the...
get around this restriction with a process called anhydrobiosis, from the Greek meaning life without water. And however extraordinary, tardigrades aren't alone. Bacteria, single-celled organisms called archaea, plants,
Video examples
Will the ocean ever run...
with restrictions on certain boats and equipment. Harmful practices, such as bottom trawling, can be banned altogether, and we can establish marine reserves closed to all fishing to help ecosystems restore themselves.
Video examples
The disarming case to...
as if there was a world war going on. But no one ever talked about it. If burning fossil fuels was so bad that it threatened our very existence, how could we just continue like before? Why were there no restrictions?
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Jemima Khan
English Journalist
Arranged marriages are big business in the U.K. Second- and third-generation immigrant families, with no extended family structure, limited networks and religious restrictions on acceptable ways to meet future spouses, are turning to external matchmakers for help.
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John Ridley
American Director
Perhaps the single most important thing for a child is to be with a loving, supportive family. And all things being equal, any child of any race should be placed with any qualified parents without restriction or special conditions.
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Katrina Kaif
British Actress
I live my life exactly the way I want to. Nothing stops me from going out or being anywhere that I want to be. I am doing whatever I want to do. I do not live my life according to any restrictions whatsoever!
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Rob Huebel
American Actor
Human Giant' was a kind of lightning in a bottle. A rare opportunity for us to write and create our own sort of thing, with very few restrictions.
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Kelley Armstrong
Canadian Writer
Young writers need to be encouraged to write - just write - with no restrictions on form, style or content.
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Ron DeSantis
American Politician
Very rarely do firearms restrictions affect criminals. They really only affect law-abiding citizens.
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Ravi Subramanian
Indian Author
A writer must experiment with genres. Otherwise, it is a restriction on the craft.
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Hod Lipson
American Scientist
Restrictions are difficult to enforce in a world where anybody can make anything.
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Kirti Kulhari
Indian Actress
As humans, our instinct is to be free. And any sort of restrictions don't help.
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Arunachalam Muruganantham
Indian Businessman
My life is a brave one. I didn't put any restrictions.
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Jemima Khan
English Journalist
Arranged marriages are big business in the U.K. Second- and third-generation immigrant families, with no extended family structure, limited networks and religious restrictions on acceptable ways to meet future spouses, are turning to external matchmakers for help.
Quote examples
John Ridley
American Director
Perhaps the single most important thing for a child is to be with a loving, supportive family. And all things being equal, any child of any race should be placed with any qualified parents without restriction or special conditions.
Quote examples
Katrina Kaif
British Actress
I live my life exactly the way I want to. Nothing stops me from going out or being anywhere that I want to be. I am doing whatever I want to do. I do not live my life according to any restrictions whatsoever!
Quote examples
Rob Huebel
American Actor
Human Giant' was a kind of lightning in a bottle. A rare opportunity for us to write and create our own sort of thing, with very few restrictions.
Quote examples
Kelley Armstrong
Canadian Writer
Young writers need to be encouraged to write - just write - with no restrictions on form, style or content.
Quote examples
Ron DeSantis
American Politician
Very rarely do firearms restrictions affect criminals. They really only affect law-abiding citizens.
Quote examples
Ravi Subramanian
Indian Author
A writer must experiment with genres. Otherwise, it is a restriction on the craft.
Quote examples
Hod Lipson
American Scientist
Restrictions are difficult to enforce in a world where anybody can make anything.
Quote examples
Kirti Kulhari
Indian Actress
As humans, our instinct is to be free. And any sort of restrictions don't help.
Quote examples
Arunachalam Muruganantham
Indian Businessman
My life is a brave one. I didn't put any restrictions.
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