Restriction Definition

rĭ-strĭkshən
restrictions
noun
restrictions
A restricting or being restricted.
Webster's New World
Something that restricts; limitation.
Webster's New World

A regulation or limitation that restricts.

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Noun

Singular:
restriction
Plural:
restrictions

Origin of Restriction

  • From Anglo-Norman restriction, Middle French restriction, and their source, Late Latin restrictio, from Latin restringere.

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Restriction Sentence Examples

  • Even this restriction was removed in 1862.

  • The prevalence of sunlight led to a restriction of the windows and exaggeration of wall space.

  • In legislative matters its powers are identical with those of the House of Representatives, with the single restriction that bills for raising revenue must originate in the popular assembly.

  • Stoney, the restriction is often, perhaps usually, violated in the microscope.

  • Until the year 1840 the fellows were bound to celibacy, but that restriction was then removed.

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Words Starting With

RRERES

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With R and Ending With N

Starts With R & Ends With NStarts With RE & Ends With NStarts With R & Ends With ON

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With R11 Letter Words Ending With N