LIMITATION
\lˌɪmɪtˈe͡ɪʃən], \lˌɪmɪtˈeɪʃən], \l_ˌɪ_m_ɪ_t_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of LIMITATION
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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(in law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought; "statute of limitations"
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the quality of being limited or restricted; "it is a good plan but it has serious limitations"
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a principle that limits the extent of something; "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"
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the quality of being limited or restricted; "it is a good plan but it has serious limitations"
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a principle that limits the extent of something; "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"
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(law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought; "statute of limitations"
By Princeton University
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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.
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That which limits; a restriction; a qualification; a restraining condition, defining circumstance, or qualifying conception; as, limitations of thought.
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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.
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A limited time within or during which something is to be done.
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A certain period limited by statute after which the claimant shall not enforce his claims by suit.
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A settling of an estate or property by specific rules.
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A restriction of power; as, a constitutional limitation.
By Oddity Software
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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.
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That which limits; a restriction; a qualification; a restraining condition, defining circumstance, or qualifying conception; as, limitations of thought.
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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.
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A limited time within or during which something is to be done.
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A certain period limited by statute after which the claimant shall not enforce his claims by suit.
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A settling of an estate or property by specific rules.
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A restriction of power; as, a constitutional limitation.
By Noah Webster.
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
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The act of limiting; state of being limited; restriction; that which limits, restricts or qualifies; the period limited by statute, within which an action can be raised.
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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