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Restriction vs Obstruction - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between restriction and obstruction

is that restriction is the act of restricting, or the state of being restricted while obstruction is the act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

restriction

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.
  • A regulation or limitation that restricts.

    • Derived terms

    * restriction enzyme

    obstruction

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
  • That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
  • The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

    • Synonyms

    * * hindrance * impedance * roadblock * * See also