restriction
/ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: restrictions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.
Noun
Examples
A surge of tight restriction emanates from the locale as tense muscles quiver like overtuned violin strings, and the feeling of shifting the kneecap back in place is very similar to cracking a knuckle (and in fact can produce an audible pop, adding a delightful aural component to the mix).
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A regulation or limitation that restricts.
Noun
Examples
In the year 1819, Sir Robert Peel brought in a bill, and which finally passed both houses, and received the royal assent on the 2nd July, for continuing the restrictions contained in several acts of parliament, on payments in cash by the bank of England, until the 1st day of May, 1823, and to provid
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “restriction” mean?
The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.
Is “restriction” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.