gating

noun4

1. •
   An arrangement of gates.
2. •
   The selective regulation or restriction of access to something.
3. •
   The control of the flow of signals based on certain conditions or criteria.
4. •
   (old-fashioned, historical) A punishment whereby a student is prohibited from leaving the college grounds.

   • You’ll get off with a fine or a gating I suppose; but we have to be more particular. — 1935