restriction
Meaning
A restriction is a rule or limitation that controls what someone can do or how something can happen.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "restriction" with "restriction on," which is often used incorrectly; it should be "restriction on" when specifying what is limited.
Example Sentences
Common Phrases
impose a restriction
lift a restriction
face a restriction
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