01 n. The act of limiting; the state or condition of being limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the council.
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The act of limiting; the state or condition of being limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the council.“They had no right to mistake the limitation . . . of their own faculties, for an inherent limitation of the possible modes of existence in the universe.” — J. S. Mill.
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That which limits; a restriction; a qualification; a restraining condition, defining circumstance, or qualifying conception; as, limitations of thought.“The cause of error is ignorance what restraints and limitations all principles have in regard of the matter whereunto they are applicable.” — Hooker.
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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.
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A limited time within or during which something is to be done.“You have stood your limitation, and the tribunes Endue you with the people's voice.” — Shak.
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A certain period limited by statute after which the claimant shall not enforce his claims by suit.(Law)
Phrases & compounds
To know one's own limitations —
to know the reach and limits of one's abilities.