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Definition restriction in British English

restriction noun

noun
/rɪˈstrɪkʃ(ə)n/
1

a rule, action, or situation that limits or controls someone or something

Example

The county faces restrictions on the use of water for irrigating crops.

Example

The judge had imposed restrictions on the reporting of the case.

Example

We have been asking the government to lift all restrictions on food shipments.

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1.1

the act of limiting or controlling someone or something

Example

The restriction of press freedom is seen as an abuse of human rights.

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Definition restriction in British English