limitation

 
Pronunciation: /lɪmɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

  • 1 (often limitations) a limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction: severe limitations on water use
  • a condition of limited ability; a defect or failing: she knew her limitations better than she knew her worth
  • [mass noun] the action of limiting something: the limitation of local authorities' powers
  • 2 (also limitation period) Law a legally specified period beyond which an action may be defeated or a property right does not continue. See also statute of limitations.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin limitatio(n-), from the verb limitare (see limit)