limitation limitation /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

1. () The quality of being limited or restricted  ( limitation )
   the quality of being limited or restricted
    It is a good plan but it has serious limitations
   it is a good plan but it has serious limitations
   
2. () A principle that limits the extent of something  ( limitation , restriction )
   a principle that limits the extent of something
    I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements
   I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements
   
3. () The greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed  ( limit , limitation )
   the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
    There are limits on the amount you can bet
   there are limits on the amount you can bet
    It is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight
   it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight
   
4. An act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)  ( limitation , restriction )
   an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
   
5. (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought  ( limitation )
   (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought
    Statute of limitations
   statute of limitations