limitation

a principle that limits the extent of something; "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"

the quality of being limited or restricted; "it is a good plan but it has serious limitations"

the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed; "there are limits on the amount you can bet"; "it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight"

(law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought; "statute of limitations"

an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)