noun (n)

• a principle that limits the extent of something(noun.cognition)

  Synonym:
  restriction
  

  source: wordnet30
• the quality of being limited or restricted(noun.attribute)

  Example:
  It is a good plan but it has serious limitations.
  

  source: wordnet30
• the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed(noun.quantity)

  Example:
  It is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight.
  

  Synonym:
  limit
  

  source: wordnet30
• (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought(noun.time)

  Example:
  Statute of limitations.
  

  source: wordnet30
• an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)(noun.act)

  source: wordnet30
• The act of limiting; the state or condition of being limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the council.(noun)

  source: webster1913