limitation
limitation Lexical Profile
limitation Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A limiting rule, condition, or circumstance; a restriction that controls or reduces the extent of something.
"The new environmental regulations place a strict limitation on industrial carbon emissions."
A shortcoming, flaw, or inability that prevents someone or something from achieving greater success or effectiveness.
"Despite the software's impressive speed, its main limitation is its inability to process large video files."
A legally specified period of time beyond which an action may not be brought or a right may not be enforced.
"The defense attorney argued that the claim was barred by the statute of limitations."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French limitation or directly from Latin limitationem, a noun of action from the past participle stem of limitare ('to bound' or 'to fix a boundary'), derived from limes ('boundary' or 'border').