Restrictions: meaning, definitions and examples
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restrictions
[ rɪˈstrɪkʃənz ]
government
officially imposed limits on the freedom of individuals or groups
Synonyms
constraints, limitations, regulations
Examples of usage
- There are restrictions on how much alcohol you can bring into the country.
- The company imposed restrictions on employee internet usage.
health
rules or regulations that limit or control something
Synonyms
guidelines, regulations, rules
Examples of usage
- There are restrictions on smoking in public places.
- The doctor advised dietary restrictions for the patient.
technology
conditions that limit the use or access of certain features or functions
Synonyms
controls, limitations, limitations
Examples of usage
- The app has restrictions on in-app purchases.
- The software imposes restrictions on file types.
Translations
Translations of the word "restrictions" in other languages:
🇵🇹 restrições
🇮🇳 प्रतिबंध
🇩🇪 Beschränkungen
🇮🇩 pembatasan
🇺🇦 обмеження
🇵🇱 ograniczenia
🇯🇵 制限
🇫🇷 restrictions
🇪🇸 restricciones
🇹🇷 kısıtlamalar
🇰🇷 제한
🇸🇦 قيود
🇨🇿 omezení
🇸🇰 obmedzenia
🇨🇳 限制
🇸🇮 omejitve
🇮🇸 takmarkanir
🇰🇿 шектеулер
🇬🇪 შეზღუდვები
🇦🇿 məhdudiyyətlər
🇲🇽 restricciones
Word origin
The word 'restrictions' is derived from the verb 'restrict', which comes from the Latin word 'restrictus', meaning 'confined' or 'bound'. The concept of imposing limits or regulations has been present in human societies throughout history, often as a means of maintaining order or achieving specific goals. Restrictions can be found in various aspects of life, from government regulations to personal choices, and play a significant role in shaping behavior and interactions.
See also: restrict, restricted, restrictedly, restricting, restriction, restrictive, restrictor, unrestricted, unrestrictedness.