Lewis & Short

districtĭo, ōnis, f. [distringo].

  1. I. Lit., a stretching out, as a punishment, Cassiod. Var. 3, 34; 47.
  2. II. Trop., a hindrance, difficulty, Ambros. de Job, 3, 4, 12; Dig. 4, 8, 16 dub.