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1. (n.) limitation
a limiting condition; restrictive weakness; lack of capacity:
to know one's limitations.
2. limitation
something that limits; a limit or bound; restriction.
3. limitation
the act of limiting.
4. limitation
the state of being limited.
5. limitation
a period of time, defined by statute, during which legal action may be taken.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < L līmitātiō fixing of boundaries, der. of līmitāre to enclose within boundaries)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) restriction, limitation
a principle that limits the extent of something
"I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"
2. (noun) limitation
the quality of being limited or restricted
"it is a good plan but it has serious limitations"
3. (noun) limit, limitation
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"
4. (noun) limitation
(law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought
"statute of limitations"
5. (noun) limitation, restriction
an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
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1. (noun) limitation
when there is a limit
attempts to remove limitations on creativity
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) limitation
the act of limiting; the state or condition of being limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the council
2. (verb) limitation
that which limits; a restriction; a qualification; a restraining condition, defining circumstance, or qualifying conception; as, limitations of thought
3. (verb) limitation
a certain precinct within which friars were allowed to beg, or exercise their functions; also, the time during which they were permitted to exercise their functions in such a district
4. (verb) limitation
a limited time within or during which something is to be done
5. (verb) limitation
a certain period limited by statute after which the claimant shall not enforce his claims by suit
6. (verb) limitation
a settling of an estate or property by specific rules
7. (verb) limitation
a restriction of power; as, a constitutional limitation
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