noun
- A principle that limits the extent of something.
- usage: "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"
- synonyms: restriction
- The quality of being limited or restricted.
- usage: "it is a good plan but it has serious limitations"
- The greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed.
- usage: "there are limits on the amount you can bet"; "it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight"
- synonyms: limit
- Law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought. (
- usage: "statute of limitations"
- An act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation. ).
- synonyms: restriction
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