limitation

/lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
a restriction or boundary

The contract includes a limitation on liability.

This means the legal responsibility is restricted to a certain amount.


general

a restriction or boundary that limits something

The software has a limitation on the number of users.

The software can only support a certain number of users.

There is a limitation on how much data can be stored.

There is a restriction on the amount of data that can be stored.

The term is often used in legal, technical, and business contexts to describe restrictions or constraints.

Collocations

limitation of liabilitya clause that restricts legal responsibilitylimitation periodthe time frame within which legal action can be takenlimitation on resourcesa restriction on available resources

Related Phrases

limit one's optionsphrase
to restrict the choices available
beyond one's limitationsphrase
to exceed one's capabilities or restrictions

Pro Tip

Legal Context

In legal documents, 'limitation' often refers to clauses that restrict liability or define the scope of responsibility.

Technical Context

In technical contexts, 'limitation' refers to restrictions on functionality, performance, or capacity.

Gold Rule

Precision

Use 'limitation' to describe specific restrictions or boundaries, not general restrictions.

Word Origin

From Middle French 'limitation', from Latin 'limitatio', from 'limitare' (to limit).

Usage Notes

The word is commonly used in legal documents, technical specifications, and business agreements to describe restrictions or constraints.

Word Breakdown

limit
a boundary or restriction
root
+
-ation
the action or process of
suffix
English Dictionary