Definition of "restrict" []

• To keep or confine within limits. See Synonyms at limit. (verb-transitive)

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• "It is for this reason that the 14th Amendment contained a penalty for any state that attempted to once again restrict the vote."
• "Having the confidence to label myself built character, but having the courage not to let that label restrict me took wisdom and insight."
• "Global real economy is still falling, and will in the long term restrict the overseas demand."