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English word

restriction

B2Frequent NGSL-3
UK /rɪˈstrɪkʃn/US /rɪˈstrɪkʃn/
noun

a rule or law that limits what you can do or what can happen

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Sentence 63 · Pro
2019 Stanford Commencement address by Tim Cook
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where they can grow and be nurtured without fear of irrational restrictions or burdens,

2019 Stanford Commencement address by Tim Cook

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