lim·i·ta·tion 
/ˌlɪməˈteɪʃən/ noun
plural lim·i·ta·tions /ˌlɪməˈteɪʃən/ noun 1 [noncount] : the act of controlling the size or extent of something : the act of limiting something
▪ a law aimed at the limitation of federal power 2 [count] : something that controls how much of something is possible or allowed
▪ They have placed a limitation on the amount of time we have available. — often plural ▪ There are strict limitations on the uses of these funds. ▪ We'd like to include more material, but space limitations make that impossible. 3 [count] : something (such as a lack of ability or strength) that controls what a person is able to do
▪ He knows his limitations. ▪ physical limitations
▪ a law aimed at the limitation of federal power
▪ They have placed a limitation on the amount of time we have available. — often plural ▪ There are strict limitations on the uses of these funds. ▪ We'd like to include more material, but space limitations make that impossible.
▪ He knows his limitations. ▪ physical limitations
damage limitation — see 1damage
