limitation

limitation Definition

limi·ta·tion (lim′i tā′s̸hən)

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

Etymology: ME limitacioun < OFr limitacion < L limitatio

limitation Synonyms

The act of limiting
restriction, obstruction, deprivation, hindrance, restraint, constraint, deterrence, control, determent, prohibition, repression, suppression, discouragement, interdiction, cutoff, interception, stoppage; see also arrest 2, interference 1, interruption, prevention.
Antonyms increase*, permission, toleration.
That which limits
condition, definition, qualification, reservation, control, curb, check, injunction, bar, obstruction, stricture, constraint, taboo, circumspection, inhibition, modification; see also arrest 1, barrier, boundary, impediment 1, refusal, restraint 2.
Antonyms freedom*, latitude, liberty*.
A shortcoming
inadequacy, insufficiency, deficiency, shortcoming, weakness, want, imperfection, weak spot, failing, fault, frailty, flaw, incompleteness; see also blemish, defect 2, lack 2.
Antonyms strength*, perfection*, ability*.

limitation Law Definition

Period of time during which an action must be filed. See statute of limitations.

limitation Usage Examples

Converse of object

impose: The disadvantages of charitable status are the limitations imposed by the " objects " clause.
overcome: Solving the inability Most new file systems have widened their number of bits for some fields, in order to overcome previous limitations.
transcend: On the other hand, there are some writers who transcend these limitations, the most obvious, of course, being Conan Doyle.
recognize: At the outset we must recognize the limitations of this paper.
expose: Rather, it concentrates on exposing the limitations of various accounts of the numbers, i.e. explaining what the numbers are not.
recognize: As an artist I want to move beyond an illustrative interpretation of scientific work as I recognize the limitations of this approach.

Converse of subject

frustrate: Many are frustrated by the limitations of their role in the new political structures.

Adjective modifier

inherent: Despite the inherent limitations of concert films, Sign o ' the Times is conceptually strong and visually riveting.
methodological: T he methodological limitations of this research that is common to all systematic reviews and meta-analysis are also mentioned.
severe: This is a severe limitation to the use of telephone lines for transmitting data between computer systems.
budgetary: All of your work must conform to organizational procedures and budgetary limitations.
functional: It should only measure functional limitations caused by the physical disability which affects the players capability for performing the different skills.
physical: Did he think that his physical limitations would hinder Almighty God?

Modifies a noun

clause: On appeal, the Privy Council held that the limitation clause had to be construed in the context of the contract as a whole.
period: It was issued within a few days of the expiry of a three year limitation period.

Noun used with modifier

testsone: Health insurance coverage parity states relative the offer price income testsone limitation.
airflow: These embrace respiratory conditions such as chronic bronchitis, small airways disease, asthma, chronic airflow limitation and emphysema.
programsone: A good state to measure the programsone limitation to in private insurance.
damage: Damage limitation methods: You might consider setting the commit parameter on the import.

Preposition: of

liability: Accordingly, some of the limitations of liability set out in this clause 7 may not apply to you.

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