limitation meaning and definition

LIMITATION noun

Definition of limitation (noun)

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