1. (

• restriction ,
• limitation

) a principle that limits the extent of something; "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements" ;

2. (

• limitation ,
• restriction

) an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) ;

3. (

• restriction ,
• confinement ,

) the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary); "the restriction of the infection to a focal area" ;