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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
Trump has long embraced the oil and gas lobby, reportedly offering a quid pro quo to oil executives in April to reverse restrictions on drilling in the Alaskan Arctic and do away with rules freezing permits for liquified natural gas and restricting tailpipe emissions.
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Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Another issue that plagued Concorde was restrictions on overland supersonic flights, which were put in place to avoid noise pollution.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Officials say current restrictions prevent the district from spending more than $451 million without approval from state lawmakers.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
The restrictions are necessary for contractors to pave I-74 West, the release states.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Another issue that plagued Concorde was restrictions on overland supersonic flights, which were put in place to avoid noise pollution.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Officials say current restrictions prevent the district from spending more than $451 million without approval from state lawmakers.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
The restrictions are necessary for contractors to pave I-74 West, the release states.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restriction. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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