limitation

noun

1. 1

   an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

2. 2

   the quality of being limited or restricted

   it is a good plan but it has serious limitations

3. 3

   a principle that limits the extent of something

   I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements

4. 4

   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

5. 5

   (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought

   statute of limitations