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The definition of a restriction is a limitation.

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An example of a restriction is not being allowed to drink alcohol until you're 21 years old.

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See restriction in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a restricting or being restricted
something that restricts; limitation

Origin: ME restriccion < MFr restriction < L restrictio

See restriction in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. The act of restricting.
b. The state of being restricted.
Something that restricts; a regulation or limitation.

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