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re⋅strict
[ri-strikt] 
–verb (used with object)
| to confine or keep within limits, as of space, action, choice, intensity, or quantity. |
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| re·strict (rĭ-strĭkt') tr.v. re·strict·ed, re·strict·ing, re·stricts To keep or confine within limits. See Synonyms at limit. [Latin restringere, restrict- : re-, re- + stringere, to draw tight; see streig- in Indo-European roots.] re·stric'tor, re·strict'er n. |
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Restrict
Re*strict"\, a. [L. restrictus, p. p. of restringere. See Restrain.] Restricted. [Obs.]Restrict
Re*strict"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Restricted; p. pr. & vb. n. Restricting.] To restrain within bounds; to limit; to confine; as, to restrict worlds to a particular meaning; to restrict a patient to a certain diet. Syn: To limit; bound; circumscribe; restrain; repress; curb; coerce.
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Language Translation for : restrict
Spanish:
restringir, limitar,
German:
beschränken,
Japanese:
限定する
Main Entry: re·strict
Function: transitive verb
1 : to subject to bounds or limits <restrict the height of buildings> <restrict visitation rights>
2 : to place under restrictions as to use or distribution <restricted the land to recreational use>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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