restriction

[ri-strik-shuhn] / rɪˈstrɪk ʃən /

NOUN

limit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

check condition constraint control curb limit regulation restraint rule stipulation stricture

STRONG

bounds brake catch circumscription confinement containment contraction cramp custody demarcation disability glitch hang-up inhibition limitation limits lock qualification reservation stint string

WEAK

ball and chain excess baggage fine print grain of salt no-no small difficulty stumbling block

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allowance liberation permission

STRONG

advantage freedom help

WEAK

enlargement expansion release

Example Sentences

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Britain's government is currently considering new restrictions for popular social media apps, as countries around the world grapple with how to keep children safe online.

From Barron's

Last year it restricted rare-earth exports to Japan and used the threat of such restrictions as a lever against the U.S. before the two nations reached a truce.

From Barron's

A Justice Department probe examined NewYork-Presbyterian’s potential unlawful agreements on steering restrictions and contracting conduct.

From The Wall Street Journal

The family observes the Sabbath and kosher dietary restrictions as best they can and attends weekly services.

From The Wall Street Journal

The administration has also put a restriction on the number of foreign nationals who can enter the country by revoking or denying tourist visas, as well as increasing immigration fees.

From Los Angeles Times

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