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Restrictive

/riˈstrɪktɪv/
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(adj) Confining, limiting, containing within defined bounds.

This kind of restrictive legislation is bound to hobble the economy.
I find the concept of Globish restrictive and unreal.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Critics argued that the new licensing rules were too ____ and would stifle innovation in the sector.

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