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"limiting" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often restrictive (11 letters).
Definitions
restricting the scope or freedom of action
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Restrictive”8 letters
02“Restricting”8 letters
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