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limitation

lim.i.ta.tion \.lim-*-'ta--sh*n\ \-shn*l, -sh*n-*l\ n 1: an act or instance 
   of limiting  2: the quality or state of being limited  3: something that 
   limits : RESTRAINT  4: a certain period limited by statute after which 
   actions, suits, or prose cutions cannot be brought in the courts - 
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