Englishfor English speakers
limitation
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noun
the quality of being limited or restricted
it is a good plan but it has serious limitations
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noun
(= restriction)
a principle that limits the extent of something
I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements
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noun
(= limit)
the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
there are limits on the amount you can bet
it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight
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noun
(law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought
statute of limitations
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noun
an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
statute
Noun
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A statute is a law.
The Statute of Kilkenny forbid English from marrying Irish or using Irish language.