limitation

Noun

• an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

• (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought
  • statute of limitations
    

• 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
    

• the quality of being limited or restricted
  • it is a good plan but it has serious limitations
    

• a principle that limits the extent of something
  • I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  restriction , limit