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restriction

rest·ric·tion

UK/ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/ US/riˈstrɪkʃʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a principle that limits the extent of something

  • “I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements”
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2.

an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

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Origin

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

Phrases

  • field restriction
  • restriction enzyme
  • value restriction
  • width restriction

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