Lim"i*tate (-*tt), a. [L. limitatus, p. p. of limitare to limit. See
Limit, v. t. ] Bounded by a distinct line.
Lim`i*ta"tion (-t"shn), n. [L. limitatio: cf. F. limitation. See Limit,
v. t.] 1. The act of limiting; the state or condition of being limited;
as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the council.
They had no right to mistake the limitation . . . of their own
faculties, for an inherent limitation of the possible modes of
existence in the universe.
J. S. Mill.
2. That which limits; a restriction; a qualification; a restraining
condition, defining circumstance, or qualifying conception; as,
limitations of thought.
The cause of error is ignorance what restraints and limitations all
principles have in regard of the matter whereunto they are
applicable.
Hooker.
3. A certain precinct within which friars were allowed to beg, or
exercise their functions; also, the time during which they were
permitted to exercise their functions in such a district. Chaucer.
Latimer.