overrationed
Overrationed refers to a state of excessive restriction or limitation, particularly in the context of rationing. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, typically food or fuel, during times of shortage or war. When a system is described as overrationed, it implies that the allocated amounts are too small to meet the basic needs of the population or are more severe than necessary, leading to widespread hardship, inefficiency, or black market activity.
The term can be applied to various scenarios where limits are imposed. For instance, a country might
Symptoms of overrationing can include widespread hunger, a decline in public health, increased crime related to