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The definition of a limitation is a restriction or a defect, or the act of imposing restrictions.

(noun)

When you are only allowed to walk to the end of the block, this is an example of a limitation.
When there are certain things you are not good at doing, these are examples of limitations.
When a law has specific things that a person cannot do, the law is an example of a limitation.

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See limitation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a limiting or being limited
something that limits, as some factor in makeup which restricts the scope of a person's activity or accomplishment; qualification
Law a period of time, fixed by statute, during which legal action can be brought, as for settling a claim

Origin: ME limitacioun < OFr limitacion < L limitatio

See limitation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act of limiting or the state of being limited.
A restriction.
A shortcoming or defect.
Law A specified period during which, by statute, an action may be brought.

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