Restricted Entry
/rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd ˈɛn.tri/
Definitions
- (n.) A designated period or condition under regulatory or legal control limiting access, often for health, safety, or security reasons.
The restricted entry zone around the hazardous site was strictly enforced to protect workers.
- (n.) In immigration law, a limitation imposed on an individual's ability to enter a jurisdiction.
The applicant was subject to restricted entry due to prior visa violations.
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- restricted entry
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Commentary
The term is used variably across regulatory, immigration, and safety contexts to denote legally imposed limits on physical or legal access.
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