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as in constraints
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the logging company decided to relocate to another state where there would be fewer restrictions on its operations
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as in limitations
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the restriction of surfing to the southern end of the beach rankled some surfers
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Recent Examples of restrictions
It can be complicated for small businesses to assess the constantly evolving world of trade regulations and to learn every detail about import and export rules, duties and taxes, packaging and goods restrictions, shipping routes and local delivery options.
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Greg Hewitt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The eruv, as the perimeter is called, eases Orthodox Jewish residents' Shabbat restrictions.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Republican lawmakers have in recent years introduced several bills that would limit a governor or municipality's power to impose restrictions during emergencies, but those have largely failed to gain enough support to become law.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Meta faces yet more restrictions on its core ad business in Europe, following a ruling by the EU’s top court.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
The Social Security Protection Act of 2004 added restrictions, stopping the credit of prior payments to an a migrant who later became a legal resident.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
This winter travel package is valid from November 4 through April 30 (with some restrictions and blackout dates).
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Before the acquisition, 302 of the property’s 472 units were reserved for very low to moderate income households, but those restrictions were set to expire.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
New rent restrictions were placed on all units.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Greg Hewitt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The eruv, as the perimeter is called, eases Orthodox Jewish residents' Shabbat restrictions.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Republican lawmakers have in recent years introduced several bills that would limit a governor or municipality's power to impose restrictions during emergencies, but those have largely failed to gain enough support to become law.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Meta faces yet more restrictions on its core ad business in Europe, following a ruling by the EU’s top court.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
The Social Security Protection Act of 2004 added restrictions, stopping the credit of prior payments to an a migrant who later became a legal resident.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
This winter travel package is valid from November 4 through April 30 (with some restrictions and blackout dates).
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Before the acquisition, 302 of the property’s 472 units were reserved for very low to moderate income households, but those restrictions were set to expire.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
New rent restrictions were placed on all units.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Restrictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictions. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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