limitation

noun

1. a principle that limits the extent of something"I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"
2. the quality of being limited or restricted"it is a good plan but it has serious limitations"
3. the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed"there are limits on the amount you can bet"
4. (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought"statute of limitations"
5. an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)