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limitation definition - legal

n

  1. A restriction.
  2. The act of placing a limit or restriction.
  3. A condition or restriction placed upon real estate.
limitation of actions
Period of time during which an action must be filed.  See statute of limitations.
statute of limitations
See statute of limitations.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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