restricted

adjective
re·​strict·​ed | \ ri-ˈstrik-təd How to pronounce restricted (audio) \

Definition of restricted

: subject or subjected to restriction: such as
a : not general : limited the decision had a restricted effect
b : available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others a restricted country club
c : not intended for general circulation or release a restricted document

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Other Words from restricted

restrictedly adverb

Examples of restricted in a Sentence

He is on a severely restricted diet. You have entered a restricted area.

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Plus, if a scooter is moving at 15mph into a no-ride zone, the scooter may not realize and slow down until a rider is deep into a restricted area. Matt Mcfarland, CNN, "Scooters are a huge problem for cities. No one knows how to solve it yet," 30 Aug. 2019 After the war, in 1946, Königsberg fell under Soviet rule and was renamed Kaliningrad; by 1948 all remaining German citizens had been expelled, and the region became a restricted military area. C.g. | Berlin And Kaliningrad, The Economist, "Commemorating the devastation of Königsberg," 29 Aug. 2019 In a letter to Lime, dated Aug. 16, city officials accused the company of repeatedly allowing scooters to operate in restricted areas above the speed limit. Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego threatens to boot Lime, scooter company says city isn’t playing fair," 20 Aug. 2019 Owner Mark Davis made his way to the restricted area and spent between 10 and 15 minutes there before re-emerging to watch practice. Jerry Mcdonald, The Mercury News, "Raiders’ Gabe Jackson out approximately two months with MCL injury," 8 Aug. 2019 And then fines for riding a golf cart in a restricted area and entering the track during morning renovation. Los Angeles Times, "Racing! Del Mar revs up for third week," 31 July 2019 After being released from custody, he was placed on restricted duties while awaiting the outcome of extradition proceedings, Metropolitan Police told CNN. Emanuella Grinberg, CNN, "A former UK officer was convicted of rape on a Tinder date, but his victim says trauma is a 'life sentence'," 13 July 2019 The officer involved in the Cincinnati incident violated several department policies The police department launched an investigation into the matter, and the officer involved in the incident was placed on restricted duty. P.r. Lockhart, Vox, "An 11-year-old girl was suspected of shoplifting groceries. So a police officer tased her.," 6 Sep. 2018 He will be placed on restricted administrative duty, Acevedo said. Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, "Chief: Off-duty HPD officer shoots home intruder in south Houston," 16 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of restricted

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

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More Definitions for restricted

restricted

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of restricted

: having a set limit
: having definite rules about what or who is allowed and not allowed
: allowing use or entry by only certain people

restricted

adjective
re·​strict·​ed

Legal Definition of restricted

: subject or subjected to restriction a restricted area restricted use

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