restrictive
adjective
uk/rɪˈstrɪktɪv/ uslimiting the freedom of someone or preventing something from growing or developing:
restrictive laws/measures/policies Through introducing restrictive measures like anti-takeover legislation, corporate executives bolstered their own positions.
restrictive conditions/effects/rules He wants to transfer to a personal pension plan, which has less restrictive conditions than an occupational plan.
restrictive conditions/effects/rules He considers that French labour laws are far too restrictive.