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Limitation

Limitation Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Limitation? [n] an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) [n] the quality of being limited or restricted; "it is a good plan but it has serious limitations" [n] a principle that limits the extent of something; "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements" [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" [n] (in law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought; "statute of limitations" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Limitation: limit \| restriction \| restriction \| restriction Related Terms \| Find terms related to Limitation: absolute interest \| allowance \| benefit \| border line \| bound \| boundary \| boundary condition \| boundary line \| bounds \| bourn \| break boundary \| breakoff point \| ceiling \| cession \| circumscription \| claim \| closeness \| common \| compass \| concession \| confine \| confinement \| confines \| continence \| contingent interest \| cramp \| cramping \| crowdedness \| cutoff \| cutoff point \| deadline \| delimitation \| determinant \| discipline \| division line \| easement \| end \| equitable interest \| equity \| estate \| exception \| exemption \| extenuating circumstances \| extremity \| finish \| floor \| frontier \| grain of salt \| grant \| hair \| hairbreadth \| hairsbreadth \| hedge \| hedging \| high-water mark \| holding \| incapaciousness \| incommodiousness \| interest \| interface \| limen \| limit \| limiting factor \| line \| line of demarcation \| lower limit \| low-water mark \| march \| mark \| mental reservation \| mete \| moderation \| modification \| narrow gauge \| narrowness \| nearness \| part \| percentage \| prescription \| proscription \| qualification \| reservation \| restrain \| restrictedness \| restriction \| right \| right of entry \| salvo \| settlement \| slenderness \| special case \| special treatment \| specialness \| specification \| stake \| start \| starting line \| starting point \| stint \| straitness \| strict settlement \| strictness \| stricture \| target date \| term \| terminal date \| terminus \| threshold \| tight squeeze \| tightness \| time allotment \| title \| trust \| upper limit \| use \| vested interest \| waiver See Also \| arms control \| clampdown \| cutoff \| disadvantage \| extremum \| freeze \| indefinite quantity \| load-shedding \| peak \| quantification \| regulating \| regulation \| regulation \| restraint \| rule \| time limit Limitation In Webster's Dictionary \Lim`i*ta"tion\ (-t[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [L. limitatio: cf. F. limitation. See {Limit}, v. t.] 1. The act of limiting; the state or condition of being limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the council. They had no right to mistake the limitation . . . of their own faculties, for an inherent limitation of the possible modes of existence in the universe. --J. S. Mill. 2. That which limits; a restriction; a qualification; a restraining condition, defining circumstance, or qualifying conception; as, limitations of thought. The cause of error is ignorance what restraints and limitations all principles have in regard of the matter whereunto they are applicable. --Hooker. 3. 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. --Chaucer. Latimer. 4. A limited time within or during which something is to be done. You have stood your limitation, and the tribunes Endue you with the people's voice. --Shak. 5. (Law) (a) A certain period limited by statute after which the claimant shall not enforce his claims by suit. (b) A settling of an estate or property by specific rules. (c) A restriction of power; as, a constitutional limitation. --Wharton. Bouvier. {To know one's own limitations}, to know the reach and limits of one's abilities. --A. R. Wallace.

Limitation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Limitation?

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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Limitation: limit | restriction | restriction | restriction

Limitation In Webster's Dictionary

\Lim`i*ta"tion\ (-t[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [L. limitatio:
cf. F. limitation. See {Limit}, v. t.]
1. The act of limiting; the state or condition of being
   limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved
   by the council.

         They had no right to mistake the limitation . . . of
         their own faculties, for an inherent limitation of
         the possible modes of existence in the universe.
                                               --J. S. Mill.

2. That which limits; a restriction; a qualification; a
   restraining condition, defining circumstance, or
   qualifying conception; as, limitations of thought.

         The cause of error is ignorance what restraints and
         limitations all principles have in regard of the
         matter whereunto they are applicable. --Hooker.

3. 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. --Chaucer. Latimer.

4. A limited time within or during which something is to be
   done.

         You have stood your limitation, and the tribunes
         Endue you with the people's voice.    --Shak.

5. (Law)
   (a) A certain period limited by statute after which the
       claimant shall not enforce his claims by suit.
   (b) A settling of an estate or property by specific rules.
   (c) A restriction of power; as, a constitutional
       limitation. --Wharton. Bouvier.

{To know one's own limitations}, to know the reach and limits
   of one's abilities. --A. R. Wallace.

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