1. (n.) That which limits; a restriction; a restraining condition; as, limitations of thought\.

2. (n.) The act of limiting; the state or condition of being limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the council.

3. (n.) A certain precinct within which friars were allowed to beg, or exercise their functions; also, the time during which they were permitted to exercise their functions in such a district.

4. (n.) A limited time within or during which something is to be done.

5. (n.) A certain period limited by statute after which the claimant shall not enforce his claims by suit.

6. (n.) A settling of an estate or property by specific rules.

7. (n.) A restriction of power; as, a constitutional limitation.

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