A restriction; a check; a curb; a hindrance.

to restrict, to reduce ...... back

to reduce, restrict (e.g.) the impact or application There may be considerations which serve to negative, reduce or limit the scope of the duty. limitation (n)

restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"

a physical restriction, an unchangeable part of life

Decision to apply some restrictions to land use activities that harm fish and wildlife habitat, but not allow or prohibit development entirely. This is the "middle-of-the-road" option for protecting regionally significant habitat.