The meaning of RESTRICTION is something that restricts. How to use restriction in a sentence.

(Definition of restriction from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

RESTRICTION definition: something that restricts; a restrictive condition or regulation; limitation. See examples of restriction used in a sentence.

1. The action of restricting or the state of being restricted: the country's restriction of immigration. 2. Something that restricts; a regulation or limitation: a restriction banning dogs from the beach.

A restriction is an official rule that limits what you can do or that limits the amount or size of something.

re•stric•tion /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/ n. [countable] something that restricts: thought there were too many restrictions on business. the act of restricting; the state of being restricted:[uncountable] acting without …

Restriction definition: The action of restricting or the state of being restricted.

Restriction is a rule or regulation which limits or controls an action, behavior, or process. It can also refer to the state of limiting or preventing someone or something from doing something or moving freely.

Jan 18, 2026 · Noun restriction (countable and uncountable, plural restrictions) The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted. A regulation or limitation that restricts.

RESTRICTION meaning: 1 : a law or rule that limits or controls something; 2 : the act of limiting or controlling something