circumscribe
verb/ˈsɜrkəmˌskraɪb/
Frequency rank: #19,849 most common English word
Meaning
To restrict or limit something within certain boundaries.
Example sentence
The new regulations will circumscribe the power of the committee to make independent decisions.
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