(v. t.) The act of limiting; the state or condition of being
limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the
council.
(v. t.) That which limits; a restriction; a qualification; a
restraining condition, defining circumstance, or qualifying conception;
as, limitations of thought.
(v. t.) 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.
(v. t.) A limited time within or during which something is
to be done.
(v. t.) A certain period limited by statute after which the
claimant shall not enforce his claims by suit.
(v. t.) A settling of an estate or property by specific
rules.
(v. t.) A restriction of power; as, a constitutional
limitation.
