Definitions

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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While recent rains have helped replenish some reservoirs, experts caution that rainfall must remain average to above average through to the end of March to prevent water restrictions later in the year.

From BBC

In Poland, the terminal at Gdansk is experiencing restrictions as frozen equipment and snow and ice on roads and railways is impacting delivery and collection of cargo.

From The Wall Street Journal

Eighteen states have adopted new food-stamp restrictions, and more could soon.

From The Wall Street Journal

The European Parliament has already called for a social media ban on under-16s -- with Malaysia, Norway and New Zealand also planning similar restrictions.

From Barron's

Last week, the FAA announced permanent restrictions on helicopters operating in certain areas near Reagan airport, with exceptions for essential operations.

From The Wall Street Journal

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