adjective
- serving to limit or restrict; imposing boundaries or constraints
Usage: formal
Examples
- The new regulations have a limitative effect on business operations.
- His limitative approach to spending helped the family save money.
- The contract contains several limitative clauses that restrict our options.
- The court imposed limitative measures on the defendant’s travel.
- Her limitative interpretation of the rules frustrated the team.
- The limitative nature of the budget forced them to cut programs.