RESTRICTIVE

[adjective] often disapprovingSomething that is restrictive limits the freedom of someone or prevents something from growing.He is self-employed because he finds working for other people too restrictive.The college is not able to expand because of restrictive planning laws.(UK specialized) In industry or business, a restrictive practice is an action taken by a union which limits the freedom of workers or employers.Management has accused the union of restrictive practices.(specialized) In business, restrictive trade practices are agreements between companies to control prices or the areas in which goods are sold, preventing fair competition.