Noun
1. a principle that limits the extent of something;
"I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"2. the quality of being limited or restricted;
"it is a good plan but it has serious limitations"3. 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"4. (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought;
"statute of limitations"5. an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)