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Definition of Limitation
1. Noun. A principle that limits the extent of something. "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"
Generic synonyms: Regulation, Rule
Specialized synonyms: Narrowness, Quantification, Restraint
Derivative terms: Limit, Limit
2. Noun. The quality of being limited or restricted. "It is a good plan but it has serious limitations"
3. Noun. The greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed. "It is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight"
Generic synonyms: Indefinite Quantity
Specialized synonyms: Extremum, Peak, Cutoff
4. Noun. (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought. "Statute of limitations"
Generic synonyms: Time Limit
Derivative terms: Limit, Limit
5. Noun. An act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation).
Generic synonyms: Regulating, Regulation
Specialized synonyms: Load-shedding, Arms Control, Hold-down, Freeze, Clampdown
Derivative terms: Limit, Limit, Restrict, Restrict, Restrict
Definition of Limitation
1. n. The act of limiting; the state or condition of being limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the council.
Definition of Limitation
1. Noun. The act of limiting or the state of being limited. ¹
2. Noun. A restriction that limits something. ¹
3. Noun. An imperfection or shortcoming which limits somethings use or value. ¹
4. Noun. A time period after which some legal action may no longer be brought. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Limitation
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Medical Definition of Limitation
1. 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. 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. A certain period limited by statute after which the claimant shall not enforce his claims by suit. A settling of an estate or property by specific rules. A restriction of power; as, a constitutional limitation. To know one's own limitations, to know the reach and limits of one's abilities. Origin: L. Limitatio: cf. F. Limitation. See Limit. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)