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limits

  • plural
    of limit.
    limit
    noun
    the final, utmost, or furthest boundary or point as to extent, amount, continuance, procedure, etc.: the limit of vision.
  • present tense form
    of limit (3rd person singular).
    limit
    noun
    the final, utmost, or furthest boundary or point as to extent, amount, continuance, procedure, etc.: the limit of vision.

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Notably, people living outside of the city’s limits can register their union.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

There are strict legal limits on how much nickel jewellery can contain.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

While the majority and dissenting opinions disagreed about the risk of corruption, all nine justices agreed that striking down the limits would increase money in politics.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

Virginia and other states are deploying GPS-based speed-limiting devices on cars to prevent reckless drivers from exceeding speed limits.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Her brother ignored her for a moment but then, as if he had been judging the limits of his sister’s patience, he loped over and dropped the toy at her paws.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker