"fixed limit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fixed limits [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} fixed limit (countable and uncountable, plural fixed limits)
  1. (poker) A form of poker game where bets and raises can only be a single size as specified by the rules. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Poker
    Sense id: en-fixed_limit-en-noun-Z4Rf408k Topics: card-games, poker
  2. (countable) A predetermined limit that cannot be exceeded, as opposed to an amount that depends on circumstances. Tags: countable
    Sense id: en-fixed_limit-en-noun-hSXhDBx~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 24 76

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