limitation

[Lim`i*ta·tion]

A limitation is something that holds you back, like a broken leg that keeps you off the dance floor during prom season.

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The act of limiting; the state or condition of being limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the council.

Noun
an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

Noun
the quality of being limited or restricted; "it is a good plan but it has serious limitations"

Noun
a principle that limits the extent of something; "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"

Noun
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"

Noun
(law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought; "statute of limitations"

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v. t.
The act of limiting; the state or condition of being limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the council.

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

v. t.
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.

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

v. t.
A certain period limited by statute after which the claimant shall not enforce his claims by suit.

v. t.
A settling of an estate or property by specific rules.

v. t.
A restriction of power; as, a constitutional limitation.


Limitation

Lim`i*ta"tion , 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.
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.
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.
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.

The act of limiting; the state or condition of being limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the council.

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Usage Examples

Age is the first limitation on roles that I've ever had to encounter, and I hit that awhile ago.

Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind.

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Other Usage Examples

When we get to wishing a great deal for ourselves, whatever we get soon turns into mere limitation and exclusion.

In imagination, there's no limitation.

The limitation upon this mode of promoting peace lies in the fact that it consists in an appeal to the civilized side of man, while war is the product of forces proceeding from man's original savage nature.

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