restriction
noun
uk/rɪˈstrɪkʃən/ us [ C, usually plural ]
an official limit or control on what people or companies are allowed to do, or on what can happen:
impose/place/put restrictions on sth This practice imposes unneccessary restrictions on employment.
ease/lift/tighten restrictions on sth Chinese officials called on the U.S. to ease restrictions on exporting high-tech goods to China.
advertising/trade restrictions
export/import restrictions
financial/investment restrictions
[ U ]
the act of putting a limit or control on something:
restriction of sth The concentration of retailing could lead to restriction of choice, higher prices, and reduced accessibility.