limitation (n.)

  1. a principle that limits the extent of something; I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements

    [ Syn: restriction ]

  2. the quality of being limited or restricted; it is a good plan but it has serious limitations'

  3. the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed; there are limits on the amount you can bet; it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight

    [ Syn: limit ]

  4. (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought; statute of limitations'

  5. an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

    [ Syn: restriction ]

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