Sentence examples for it was circumscribed from inspiring English sources

These tools, which gave shape to and made sense of the surrounding world, now, in much the same way, illuminate our understanding of the Western culture then being born: we begin to comprehend how it was circumscribed, shaped and measured.

Right away, it was circumscribed by the very jury that had set her free.

The limited evidence also means that it was difficult to determine the extent of health systems support, for example, whether it was circumscribed to those activities that directly support the mandates of the GHIs, or whether they sought to support the health system more broadly.

Islam, like most faiths, is at its best when it is circumscribed.

It is circumscribed by specific requirements so that, notwithstanding its exceptional nature, it is justified pursuant to article 8(2)." Turning to article 14, Mr Justice Kay said it was appropriate to stand back and take stock in the circumstances of the case.

"I don't want to call it miniature, but it's circumscribed".

It is circumscribed by massive fortifications — high, salt-bleached stone walls built in the 17th and 18th centuries to thwart pirates during the long stretch when Cartagena was the New World's collection point for loot en route to Spain.

Manga was aimed largely at children, and its emotional and intellectual palette was circumscribed.

But their activism was circumscribed.

At first Mark's role was circumscribed.

But his influence was circumscribed by his reluctance to publish.