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 …

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 …

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