Meaning & Definition of Limitation in English

1. A principle that limits the extent of something

• "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"

2. The quality of being limited or restricted

• "It is a good plan but it has serious limitations"

3. The greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

• "There are limits on the amount you can bet"

• "It is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight"

4. (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought

• "Statute of limitations"

5. An act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)