restricted zone

No entry sector

A restricted zone is an area where access or activities are limited, typically for security, safety, or regulatory reasons.

Military bases have restricted zones that require clearance to enter.

In basketball, the restricted zone is a marked area under the basket where defensive players cannot draw charging fouls.

Unauthorized personnel are prohibited from the restricted zone.

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access and entry

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Area open to everyone

free zone · common area · commons · public domain · town square

openness and freedom of movement

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Duty-exempt import area

international waters · neutral zone · demilitarized zone

regulation level

restricted zonefrontier

Edge of settlement

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