restricting

Antonyms for restricting

preposition. except for

noun. shortening

adjective. binding

Word Origin & History

1530s, from Latin restrictus, past participle of restringere (see restriction). Regarded 18c. as a Scottishism. Related: Restricted; restricting.

It could not, however, be supposed, that any intention existed of restricting the full use of the lands they reserved.

"I think I can dope out a restricting circuit," Macintyre said.

It is a device for restricting the flow of water or oil to the step- and guide-bearing.

For restricting the sending or conveyance of inland letters.

He had been aware of invisible barriers, restricting, hemming him in on all sides.

After marriage the rules which ordered her life were not nearly so restricting.

But there always seems to have been a difficulty in restricting the use of the gold ring.

This he suggests was the reason for restricting the number on this occasion.

Sulla succeeded in restricting their power; but Pompey restored it.

But it is thought that these are best assured by restricting their social freedom.