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US
/ˌɫɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
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[ UK /lˌɪmɪtˈeɪʃən/ ]
[ UK /lˌɪmɪtˈeɪʃən/ ]
NOUN
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(law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought
statute of limitations -
the quality of being limited or restricted
it is a good plan but it has serious limitations - an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
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a principle that limits the extent of something
I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements -
the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight
there are limits on the amount you can bet
How To Use limitation In A Sentence
- The compilation(techniques) of legislation law and the limitations of statute law such as hysteresis effect are the(fundamental)reasons why Legislation Law is criticized.
- The history of liberty is a history of the limitation of government power.
- Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in this release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Somaxon's business, including, without limitation, Somaxon's interpretation of its communications and interactions with the FDA relating to the requirements for approval of the NDA for Silenor, and the FDA's agreement with such interpretation; Somaxon's interpretation of the results of the clinical trials for Silenor, the timing of the interpretation of such results and the FDA's agreement with such interpretation; the potential for Somaxon to make a resubmission to the Silenor NDA; the potential for Silenor to receive regulatory approval for one or more indications on a timely basis or at all; the potential for the FDA to impose non-clinical, clinical or other requirements to be completed before or after regulatory approval of Silenor; Somaxon's ability to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the FDA that potential NDA approval of Silenor is appropriate prior to the completion of standard, long-term carcinogenicity studies, given the context of completed trials and pending studies; the timing and results of non-clinical studies for Silenor, and the FDA's agreement with Somaxon's interpretation of such results; Digital50.com Digital 50 Daily Industry News RSS Feed
- Knowing and understanding our limitation is very crucial and a significant part of emancipating ourselves from its control.
- Cigarette smoking causes lung inflammation, which can lead to oxidative stress, emphysema, small airway fibrosis, mucus hypersecretion and progressive airflow limitation. PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories
- The skilled trades were dominated by craft guilds which imposed strict limitations on entry in order to guarantee their market.
- Federal Government is the exclusive judge of the extent as well as the limitations of its power, it seems to me to be utterly perversive of the sovereignty and independence of the States. Southern Literature From 1579-1895 A comprehensive review, with copious extracts and criticisms for the use of schools and the general reader
- The SF - 36 dimension representing role limitations due to emotional problems was dichotomised for analysis, since the original scale contains only four values.
- Alternative ideology becomes a means of imbuing both self and community with an element of the mythic, and validating perceived limitations and shortcomings while sacralizing the mundane.
- The government is involved in a damage limitation exercise to minimize the effects of the scandal.