restricted
adjective
re·strict·ed
ri-ˈstrik-təd 
: subject or subjected to restriction: such as
a
: not general : limited
The decision had a restricted effect.
A restricted number of students are allowed in the class.
b
: available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others
a restricted country club
restricted beach access
c
: not intended for general circulation or release
a restricted document
restricted information
restrictedly
adverb
Examples of restricted in a Sentence
He is on a severely restricted diet.
You have entered a restricted area.
Recent Examples on the Web
When the rudder is put over, the stern swings out first, so that if the vessel is in restricted waters, trying to avoid something ahead can result in hitting something behind.
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New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
The system is structured to help reduce traffic congestion and damage to streets, homes, and other infrastructure by commercial vehicles that unlawfully drive along restricted highways.
—Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Airspace closures in response to military activity and other safety concerns have forced airlines for years to take longer routes to avoid restricted airspace, or pause service altogether in recent years, including in and around Russia, Ukraine, Israel and Iran.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2026
White backpedals for five steps from the 3-point arc to the restricted area — narrowly missing Jaylen Brown’s right foot on one — before elevating to deny Markkanen’s layup.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restricted. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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