Meaning Of Limitation

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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.

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That which limits; a restriction; a qualification; a restraining condition, defining circumstance, or qualifying conception; as, limitations of thought.

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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.

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A certain period limited by statute after which the claimant shall not enforce his claims by suit.

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A settling of an estate or property by specific rules.

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A restriction of power; as, a constitutional limitation.