/ ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn; NAmE / noun
1.
[ U ] the act or process of limiting or controlling sb/sth
SYN restriction :
They would resist any limitation of their powers.
—see also damage limitation ➡ note at limit
2.
[ C ] limitation (on sth) a rule, fact or condition that limits sth
SYN curb , restraint :
to impose limitations on imports
Disability is a physical limitation on your life.
—see also statute of limitations
3.
[ C , usually pl. ] a limit on what sb/sth can do or how good they or it can be :
This technique is useful but it has its limitations .
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Latin limitatio(n-) , from the verb limitare , from limes .