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limitation

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lim⋅i⋅ta⋅tion

  [lim-i-tey-shuhn]
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–noun
1. a limiting condition; restrictive weakness; lack of capacity; inability or handicap: He knows his limitations as a writer.
2. something that limits; a limit or bound; restriction: an arms limitation; a limitation on imports.
3. the act of limiting.
4. the state of being limited.
5. Law. the assignment, as by statute, of a period of time within which an action must be brought, or the period of time assigned: a statute of limitations.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME lymytacion < L līmitātiōn- (s. of līmitātiō) a bounding, equiv. to līmitāt(us) (ptp. of līmitāre to enclose within boundaries; see limit, -ate 1 ) + -iōn- -ion
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lim·i·ta·tion   (lĭm'ĭ-tā'shən)   
n.  

  1. The act of limiting or the state of being limited.

  2. A restriction.

  3. A shortcoming or defect.

  4. Law A specified period during which, by statute, an action may be brought.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: lim·i·ta·tion
Function: noun
1 a : RESTRICTION limitation on the rights of ownership> b : a statement or stipulation in a deed or will placing limits on the disposition of an estate or interest esp. in regard to duration or heirs —see also WORD OF LIMITATION
2 : a certain period limited by statute after which actions or prosecutions cannot be brought in the courts —see also STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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