restriction

 
Pronunciation: /rɪˈstrɪkʃ(ə)n/

noun

(often restrictions)
  • a limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one: planning restrictions on commercial development
  • [mass noun] the limitation or control of someone or something, or the state of being restricted: the restriction of local government power

Derivatives

restrictionism

noun

restrictionist

adjective & noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin restrictio(n-), from restringere 'bind fast, confine' (see restrict)