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    [Noun]  | "re*stric*tion" | \ ri-ˈstrik-shən \


    1: something that restricts: such as

    2: a regulation that restricts or restrains

    3: a limitation on the use or enjoyment of property or a facility

    Origin: 15th century ;

     Middle English restriccioun, from Anglo-French restriction, from Late Latin restriction-, restrictio, from Latin restringere;

    [Noun]  | "restriction enzyme" 


    1: any of various enzymes that cleave DNA into fragments at specific sites in the interior of the molecule —called also restriction endonuclease

    Origin: 1965 ;

    [Noun]  | "restriction fragment length polymorphism" 


    1: variation in the length of a DNA fragment produced by a specific restriction enzyme acting on DNA from different individuals that usually results from a gene mutation and that may be used as a genetic marker

    Origin: 1980 ;

    [Noun]  | "restriction" 


    1: something that limits one's freedom of action or choice;


      * e.g., " ... the logging company decided to relocate to another state where there would be fewer restrictions on its operations "



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    2: the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries;


      * e.g., " ... the restriction of surfing to the southern end of the beach rankled some surfers "



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     [ "restriction" ]

    1: What they put you on when you go to crap boarding schools like me. They take away things you NEED to do for no reason.

      * e.g.,  ... Me: Yeah, uh, I'm HAVE to get part-time job, so from now on I'll have to leave after school every couple days for a few hours. 

     [ "Restricting" ]

    1: Generally used when talking about eating disorders, meaning restricting food intake.

      * e.g.,  ... "Have you been restricting again?" 

     [ "restricted" ]

    1: When you can't log into your account.

      * e.g.,  ... James: "Why can't we play multiplayer?" 

     [ "restricted" ]

    1: When something stops you from attending an event.

      * e.g.,  ... Shiv: I can't come to the park today. I've got to help my mum. 

     [ "Restrictive" ]

    1: It's basically restricted but a different word.

      * e.g.,  ... The park is restrictive to go in. (I hate this example) 

     [ "Restrictions" ]

    1:  When you can't do something

      * e.g.,  ... Girl: Hey Restrictions 

     [ "Restrictions" ]

    2:  When a person cannot get to class

      * e.g.,  ... Boy: Why do you call me Restrictions? 

     [ "Restrictions" ]

    3:  A bear

      * e.g.,  ... Girl: Go look it up. 

     [ "Restrictions" ]

    4:  A person who likes Ice Mountain

     [ "Restricted" ]

    1: Grounded

      * e.g.,  ... Linda: "Why isn't she on her phone?" 

     [ "restrict" ]

    1: Put a limit on

      * e.g.,  ... He wasn't trying to restrict her activities 

     [ "RESTRICTED" ]

    1: RESTRICTED is an alias of a kid that thinks he can make a difference in the world with his music that he usually uploads on Soundcloud.

      * e.g.,  ... Kid 1: Have u heard RESTRICTED's new track on SoundCloud? 

     [ "Age Restriction" ]

    1: Something on YouTube that is really fucking annoying.

      * e.g.,  ... Person 1: Bro I fucking hate age restriction on YouTube. Person 2: Same. 

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