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1
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
- the bridge has a weight limitation that bars heavy trucks from crossing it
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2
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
- the state has some fairly strict limitations on the sale and use of alcoholic beverages
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3
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
- the limitation on the number of vehicles allowed on the island does not sit well with year-round residents
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitation. Accessed 19 Oct. 2021.
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