The point, edge, or line beyond which something cannot or may not proceed.
The boundary surrounding a specific area; bounds: within the city limits.
A confining or restricting object, agent, or influence.
The greatest or least amount, number, or extent allowed or possible: a withdrawal limit of $200; no minimum age limit.
Games The largest amount which may be bet at one time in games of chance.
Mathematics A number or point L that is approached by a function f(x) as x approaches a if, for every positive number ε, there exists a number δ such that }f(x)-L} < ε if 0 < }x-a} < δ. Also called limit point, point of accumulation.
Informal One that approaches or exceeds certain limits, as of credibility, forbearance, or acceptability: He is the limit of irresponsibility.
To confine or restrict within a boundary or bounds.