What is another word for Restriction? - 223 Restriction Synonyms

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According to the Oxford English Dictionary, restriction refers to "the act or process of restricting something, or the state of being restricted"

Merriam-Webster defines restriction as "the act of restricting : the state of being restricted"
Cambridge Dictionary states that restriction is "an official limit or rule that controls or restricts something"

The new policy imposed a restriction on the use of social media during work hours
The government placed a restriction on travel to the affected area due to the outbreak
The company had to comply with the restriction on emissions to avoid fines
The restriction on the use of plastics has been well-received by environmentalists
The court lifted the restriction on the defendant's movements, allowing them to travel abroad

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