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Restricted-item

/rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd aɪtəm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    An item that is subject to restrictions or limitations, often due to legal, safety, or regulatory reasons.

    "Certain medications are classified as restricted-items and can only be purchased with a prescription."
  2. 2

    A product or item that cannot be sold or distributed freely due to specific regulations.

    "The store had to remove restricted-items from the shelves to comply with new laws."

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The term 'restricted-item' is a compound word formed from 'restricted', which originates from the Latin 'restrictus', meaning 'to bind back', and 'item', derived from the Latin 'item', meaning 'also' or 'likewise'. The combination reflects a modern usage in contexts such as shipping, sales, and regulations, indicating items that are limited or controlled in some manner.

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