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limitation

The correct spelling is limitation.

How to pronounce limitation

/lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
noun

IPA: /lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/

Say it like: Lim-ita-sho-n

The correct spelling is limitation. The act of limiting or the state of being limited. For example: "Getting into his wheelchair after his amputation, it felt like a limitation you could roll in."

Usage Examples

Getting into his wheelchair after his amputation, it felt like a limitation you could roll in.

The lawyer obtained impunity by dragging his obviously guilty client's case beyond the ten-year limitation.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of limiting or the state of being limited.
  2. 2.A restriction; a boundary, real or metaphorical, caused by some thing or some circumstance.
  3. 3.An imperfection or shortcoming that limits something's use or value.
  4. 4.A time period after which some legal action may no longer be brought.

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