Restriction meaning

What does “restriction” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“restriction” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a principle that limits the extent of something.

restriction

a principle that limits the extent of something
“I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements”
Synonymslimitation
an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
Synonymslimitation
the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)
“the restriction of the infection to a focal area”
Synonymsconfinement

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University