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Collocations for restriction - noun

ADJ.

severe, tight, tough | major | petty
The removal of petty restrictions has made life easier.
absolute | further | artificial
free movement of goods between member countries without any artificial restrictions
proposed | contractual, government, legal, statutory | advertising, age, credit, financial, import, parking, price, reporting
(= restrictions on information that newspapers may report),
speed, time, trade, travel, visa

VERB + RESTRICTION

impose, introduce, place
The government has introduced tough new import restrictions.
lift, remove
The press asked for restrictions on reporting the war to be lifted.
accept | be subject to
The right of sale is subject to certain restrictions.

RESTRICTION + VERB

affect sth, apply
The 30 mph speed restriction applies in all built-up areas.

RESTRICTION + NOUN

order

PREP.

without ~
Citizens of the EU can travel without restriction within the EU.
~ on/upon
The regulations were seen as a restriction on personal freedom.

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