circumscription

Definitions

The act of restricting or limiting something within specific boundaries.

The state of being enclosed or defined by a boundary.

A formal rule or limit that defines the scope of an activity or authority.

Examples

The strict circumscription of the committee's powers prevented them from making any significant policy changes.

The circumscription of the forest area was necessary to protect the endangered species living within its borders.

Synonyms

limitation restriction confinement boundary delimitation containment restraint

Antonyms

expansion freedom liberation enlargement extension unrestraint broadening