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.

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

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"

an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

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

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