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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

That which bounds, binds, or holds back; restriction.

n. Act of bounding or circumscribing;— condition of being limited, restricted, or circumscribed; restriction; restraint;— confinement of sense, meaning, or import, to words or expressions; implied condition or quality.