Re*stric"tion (?), n. [F. restriction, L. restrictio.] 1. The act of restricting, or state of being restricted; confinement within limits or bounds.

This is to have the same restriction with all other recreations,that it be made a divertisement.

2. That which restricts; limitation; restraint; as, restrictions on trade.

Re*stric"tion (?), n. [F. restriction, L. restrictio.] 1. The act of restricting, or state of being restricted; confinement within limits or bounds.

This is to have the same restriction with all other recreations,that it be made a divertisement.

2. That which restricts; limitation; restraint; as, restrictions on trade.

• The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.
  
• A regulation or limitation that restricts.