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Circumscription

Definition

(formal) The act of defining or limiting something, especially the extent of a person's authority or the scope of a particular activity; a boundary or limit, especially one imposed by law or authority.

Example Sentences

1The new regulations aim to prevent the circumscription of individual freedoms by government agencies.
2Is the circumscription of executive power by the constitution sufficient to prevent abuse of authority?
3The company's mission statement emphasizes the importance of avoiding circumscription of creativity and innovation.
4Critics argue that the proposed law would lead to the circumscription of civil liberties and undermine democracy.
5Historians have long debated the role of circumscription in shaping the development of ancient civilizations.

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