restrictionism: Meaning and Definition of

re•stric•tion•ism

Pronunciation: (ri-strik'shu-niz"um), [key]
— n.
  1. a policy, esp. by a national government or legislative body, of enacting restrictions on the amount of imported goods, immigration, etc.
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