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Limitations

Meanings and phrases

statute of limitations

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
n.
  1. a statute prescribing the time period during which legal action can be taken
E.g.
  • the statute of limitations) does not apply.
  • The suit was not tried in court because the statute of limitations had run out.
  • Kim cannot bring this case to court since the statute of limitations has ended.

technical limitations

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
E.g.
  • Due to technical limitations, both designations link here.
  • The music is of high quality, considering the technical limitations of the time.

physical limitations

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
E.g.
  • He perceived his wounds and physical limitations as medals, he refused to wear an eye patch to hide his blind eye.
  • He combats serious crimes, rescuing 13-year-old Carrie Kelley, but now struggles with the physical limitations of age.
  • Time and cost constraints along with physical limitations at the site led to the use of industrialised, mass building techniques.

limitations imposed

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
E.g.
  • Due to cargo limitations imposed on breeders during World War II, the Saratoga Sale was suspended from 1943 through 1945.
  • We must learn to be loyal, not to ‘East’ or ‘West’, but to each other, and we must disregard the prohibitions and limitations imposed by any national state .
  • Despite the limitations imposed on Chinese concubines, there are several examples in history and literature of concubines who achieved great power and influence.
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