Circumscriptions

/ˌsɪɹkəmskɹɪpˈʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of circumscription; multiple boundaries, limits, or restrictions.

Etymology

Plural form of circumscription from Latin circumscriptio. The -s ending marks plurality.

Kelly Says

Government systems are full of circumscriptions—checks and balances that divide power like drawing multiple circles around different responsibilities.

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