restriction

4 definitions • 11 examples

an official limit on something:

import/export/currency restrictions

speed/parking restrictions

At the turn of the century, Congress imposed/placed a height restriction of 13 storeys on all buildings in Washington.

The president urged other countries to lift the trade restrictions.

something that limits someone's actions or movement, or limits the amount, size, etc., of something:

[ C ] You can get a discount fare, but some restrictions (= rules about limits) apply.

an official limit or control on what people or companies are allowed to do, or on what can happen:

impose/place/put restrictions on sth This practice imposes unneccessary restrictions on employment.

ease/lift/tighten restrictions on sth Chinese officials called on the U.S. to ease restrictions on exporting high-tech goods to China.

advertising/trade restrictions

export/import restrictions

financial/investment restrictions

the act of putting a limit or control on something:

restriction of sth The concentration of retailing could lead to restriction of choice, higher prices, and reduced accessibility.