circumscription
Translation
restriction, limitation, the act of drawing a line around
Examples
The circumscription of his authority was necessary.
The circumscription of his authority was necessary.
Grammar Patterns
the circumscription of (sth.) The circumscription of his authority was necessary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: restriction, limitation, confinement; Antonyms: expansion, liberation
Etymology
From the verb 'circumscribe'. 'circum-' (around) + 'scribere' (to write) + '-tion' (noun suffix).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'circumscribe'. The '-tion' suffix often indicates an act or result.