Definition of limitation

• v. t. - The act of limiting; the state or condition of being limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the council.
• v. t. - That which limits; a restriction; a qualification; a restraining condition, defining circumstance, or qualifying conception; as, limitations of thought.
• v. t. - A certain precinct within which friars were allowed to beg, or exercise their functions; also, the time during which they were permitted to exercise their functions in such a district.
• v. t. - A limited time within or during which something is to be done.
• v. t. - A certain period limited by statute after which the claimant shall not enforce his claims by suit.
• v. t. - A settling of an estate or property by specific rules.
• v. t. - A restriction of power; as, a constitutional limitation.