limitation

limitation is a Noun

Definition:

[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. Chaucer. Latimer.

[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.

[6] A settling of an estate or property by specific rules.

[7] A restriction of power; as, a constitutional limitation. Wharton. Bouvier. To know one`s own limitations, to know the reach and limits of one`s abilities. A. R. Wallace.