Restriction

Quick meaning: Restriction is a noun meaning The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.

Meaning

The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.

More Meanings

1. A regulation or limitation that restricts.
2. (biology) The mechanism by which a cell degrades foreign DNA material.

Example Sentences

In its lawsuit, the Times said the policy unlawfully restricts essential newsgathering techniques and gives the Pentagon “unfettered” discretion to revoke passes, permitting it to impose the type of “viewpoint-based” press restrictions forbidden by the constitution.

Echinorhagata is likewise supported by typical echinoderid autapomorphies, inclusive the number of trichoscalids that is reduced from 14 to 6; restriction of lateral accessory spines to females only; and an apparent restriction of the middorsal spines to appear only on segments 4 to 8.

A surge of tight restriction emanates from the locale as tense muscles quiver like overtuned violin strings, and the feeling of shifting the kneecap back in place is very similar to cracking a knuckle (and in fact can produce an audible pop, adding a delightful aural component to the mix).

Word Forms

• restrictions

Synonyms for restriction

Depending on context, synonyms include limitation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include limitation, restrictiveness, restricting, restrict, constraint, restrictive.

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