limitation

Noun
Synonyms: restrictionlimit

WordNet 3.0

Noun (5)

  1. a principle that limits the extent of something“I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements”Synonyms: 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”Synonyms: 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)Synonyms: restriction
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Limitation \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. [1913 Webster]

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.[1913 Webster]

2.That which limits; a restriction; a qualification; a restraining condition, defining circumstance, or qualifying conception; as, limitations of thought. [1913 Webster]

The cause of error is ignorance what restraints and limitations all principles have in regard of the matter whereunto they are applicable.— Hooker.[1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

4.A limited time within or during which something is to be done. [1913 Webster]

You have stood your limitation, and the tribunes Endue you with the people's voice.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

To know one's own limitations, to know the reach and limits of one's abilities. --A. R. Wallace. [1913 Webster]

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