restriction

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun a principle that limits the extent of something
  2. noun an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
  3. noun the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)

Etymology

From Middle English restriccioun, from Anglo-Norman restriction, Middle French restriction, and their source, Late Latin restrictiō, from Latin restringō. Morphologically restrict + -ion.

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Synonyms

limitation

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