restriction

• Substantiv, das eine Regel, Bedingung oder Begrenzung bezeichnet, die etwas kontrolliert oder einschränkt, z. B. eine Handlung, einen Prozess oder eine Menge.

A noun referring to a rule, condition, or limitation that controls or limits something, such as an action, process, or quantity.

1. Limitation or constraintB1formal

   A rule or condition that limits or controls something.

   Beschränkung

   • There is a restriction on the number of visitors allowed.
   • The government imposed new travel restrictions.
   • Speed restrictions apply in residential areas.

   Synonymeboundcapcheckconstraintcontrolcurblimitlimitationregulationstipulation

   Antonymefreedomlatitudelibertylicenselooseness

2. Legal or official limitationB2formal

   An official limit placed on something, often by law or authority.

   Einschränkung

   • The court placed a restriction on his movements.
   • There are strict restrictions on the use of this chemical.
   • The new law introduces restrictions on data collection.

   Synonymebancapceilingcheckconstraintcontrolcurbembargolimitationregulationstipulation

   Antonymeallowanceauthorizationfreedomlibertypermission