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)