limitation

Meanings

• a principle that limits the extent of something
• 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
  • "it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight"
• (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought
  • "statute of limitations"
• an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

Synonyms

limit, restriction