CIRCUMSCRIPTIONS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

circumscriptions

noun

plural of circumscription

as in restrictions

something that limits one's freedom of action or choice such circumscriptions on the freedom of speech are antithetical to a free and open society

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as in limitations

the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries electronic monitoring bracelets are sometimes used to impose a circumscription of movement on people awaiting trial

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Noun

Still, some of the restrictions announced by the White House are expected to face legal challenges.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Lawmakers have also drafted a bill to regulate traffic through the waterway, including restrictions on certain vessels and penalties for violators, according to Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

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Somaliland is proximate and overcomes some of the limitations imposed by other regional hosts like Djibouti and Middle East partners.

— Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
These limitations can contribute to nostalgia and homesickness during a long mission.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

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The emphasis on combat readiness and civilian preparedness reflect Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s priorities amid political constraints, said Lev Nachman, a political science professor at National Taiwan University.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Additionally, several legal and policy commentaries stress that the absence of direct consumer refunds reflects statutory and administrative constraints rather than a deliberate effort to deny households relief.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

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