Limitation

Definition - Noun
1 a  : See also restriction<a ~ on the rights of ownership>
b  : a statement or stipulation in a deed or will placing limits on the disposition of an estate or interest esp. in regard to duration or heirs
see also word of limitation
2  : a certain period limited by statute after which actions or prosecutions cannot be brought in the courts
see also statute of limitations



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slight negligence

failure to exercise the great degree of care typical of an extraordinarily prudent person


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