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limitation
noun
An act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
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lɪmɪˈteɪʃən
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noun
An act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
noun
The quality of being limited or restricted
“It is a good plan but it has serious limitations”
noun
A principle that limits the extent of something
“I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements”
noun
The greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
“There are limits on the amount you can bet”
noun
(law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought
“Statute of limitations”
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It is a good plan but it has serious limitations
I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements
There are limits on the amount you can bet
It is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight
Statute of limitations
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