restriktio

Restriktio is a theoretical concept used to describe the mechanism by which constraints reduce the set of admissible options in a system. Derived from Latin restrictio, meaning a bounding or narrowing, the term is used mainly in discussions of constraint dynamics rather than as a formal, widely adopted technical term.

In logic and computer science, restriktio refers to a constraint that prunes possible states or transitions, ensuring that only safe or valid configurations remain. In linguistics, it can denote processes that narrow the referential set of a term, typically by restricting context or by conjunction with modifiers. In law and public policy, restriktio describes regulatory limits such as caps, thresholds, or eligibility criteria that restrict behavior or outcomes.

Examples include a software policy that forbids operations that would exceed available memory, or an emissions cap that excludes higher-polluting choices. In a language model, a restriktio-like constraint might prevent ambiguous references by enforcing context-based disambiguation.

See also: constraint, restriction, limitation, gating, and constraint satisfaction.