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Representation

noun

[mass noun]

1. the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented: you may qualify for free legal representation

2. the description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way: the representation of women in newspapers

the depiction of someone or something in a work of art: Picasso is striving for some absolute representation of reality

[count noun] a picture, model, or other depiction of someone or something: a striking representation of a vase of flowers

(in some theories of perception) a mental state or concept regarded as corresponding to a thing perceived.

3. (representations) formal statements made to an authority, especially so as to communicate an opinion or register a protest: the Law Society will make representations to the Lord Chancellor

[count noun] a statement or allegation: any buyer was relying on a representation that the tapes were genuine

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'image, likeness'): from Old French representation or Latin repraesentatio(n-), from repraesentare 'bring before, exhibit' (see represent)

Restriction

noun

(often restrictions)

a limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one: planning restrictions on commercial development

[mass noun] the limitation or control of someone or something, or the state of being restricted: the restriction of local government power

Derivatives

Restrictionism

noun

Restrictionist

adjective & noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin restrictio(n-), from restringere 'bind fast, confine' (see restrict)

 I have been exploring the idea of restriction in my work.