"limitation" meaning in English

See limitation in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ Audio: en-us-limitation.ogg [US] Forms: limitation [singular], limitations [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A limitation is a restriction that is caused by something or by a certain circumstance.
    Sense id: simple-limitation-en-noun-5mWZVCmb
  2. A limitation is a time period after which some legal action may no longer be continued.
    Sense id: simple-limitation-en-noun-53kc4evm Categories (other): Law
     
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