Dictionary definition for: Limitation
1. (n) a principle that limits the extent of something; "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"
2. (n) the quality of being limited or restricted; "it is a good plan but it has serious limitations"
3. (n) 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. (n) (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought; "statute of limitations"
5. (n) an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
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