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   limitation

   /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction: "severe limitations on water use" Similar restrictioncurbrestraintconstraintcontrolcheckclampdownhindranceimpedimentobstacleobstructionbarbarrierblockdeterrentinhibitiondamperbrakereinOpposite extensionincrease
   • ▪ a condition of limited ability; a defect or failing: "she knew her limitations better than she knew her worth" Similar imperfectionflawdefectfailingshortcomingweak pointinabilityincapabilitydeficiencyfailureincapacityfrailtyweaknessdisabilityfoiblevicedisadvantagedrawbackdisbenefitOpposite strengthstrong point
   • ▪ the action of limiting something: "the limitation of local authorities' powers"
   • 2. a legally specified period beyond which an action may be defeated or a property right does not continue.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin limitatio(n-), from the verb limitare (see limit).

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