1: a principle that limits the extent of something; "I am
willing to accept certain restrictions
[syn: {restriction}, {limitation}]
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" [syn: {limit},
{limitation}]
4: (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought;
"statute of limitations"
5: an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) [syn:
{limitation}, {restriction}]