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Meaning of 'limitation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Limitation [ v. t.]
- The act of limiting; the state or condition of being limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the council.
- That which limits; a restriction; a qualification; a restraining condition, defining circumstance, or qualifying conception; as, limitations of thought.
- 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.
- A limited time within or during which something is to be done.
- A certain period limited by statute after which the claimant shall not enforce his claims by suit.
- A settling of an estate or property by specific rules.
- A restriction of power; as, a constitutional limitation.

Meaning of 'limitation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . limitation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a principle that limits the extent of something
Example in sentence:
  • I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements
Meaning (2):
- the quality of being limited or restricted
Example in sentence:
  • it is a good plan but it has serious limitations
Meaning (3):
- the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
Example in sentence:
  • it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight;
  • there are limits on the amount you can bet
Meaning (4):
- (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought
Example in sentence:
  • statute of limitations

Nearby Words:

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