re ‧ stric ‧ tive AC /rɪˈstrɪktɪv/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: adjective : ↑ restricted ≠ UNRESTIRCTED , ↑ restrictive ; verb : ↑ restrict ; noun : ↑ restriction ]
something that is restrictive stops people doing what they want to do SYN limiting :
Many members thought the rules were too restrictive.
a restrictive policy on admission to the college