limitation
noun
lim·i·ta·tion
ˌli-mə-ˈtā-shən 
1
: an act or instance of limiting
2
: the quality or state of being limited
4
: a certain period limited by statute after which actions, suits, or prosecutions cannot be brought in the courts
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a law aimed at the limitation of federal power
They have placed a limitation on the amount of time we have available.
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Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
Weight limitations: Glass cooktops often have specific weight limits, and using multiple cast-iron pans may exceed those limits.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
In Tolleson, voters decided on the Home Rule Option, which refers to how the city’s expenditure limitation is established.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Saturn encourages us to take accountability for our actions, face our limitations and build a solid foundation for the future.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limitation. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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limitation
noun
lim·i·ta·tion
ˌlim-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act or an instance of limiting
2
: the quality or state of being limited
3
: something that limits
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