- Content - In essence, material possessions or wealth - Physical matter - That which underlies all outward manifestations;
substratum; the permanent subject or cause of phenomena, whether
material or spiritual; that in which properties inhere; that which is
real, in distinction from that which is apparent; the abiding part of
any existence, in distinction from any accident; that which constitutes
anything what it is; real or existing essence. - The most important element in any existence; the
characteristic and essential components of anything; the main part;
essential import; purport. - Body; matter; material of which a thing is made; hence,
substantiality; solidity; firmness; as, the substance of which a
garment is made; some textile fabrics have little substance. - Material possessions; estate; property; resources.
- The act of limiting; the state or condition of being
limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the
council. - That which limits; a restriction; a qualification; a
restraining condition, defining circumstance, or qualifying conception;
as, limitations of thought. - A certain precinct within which friars were allowed
to beg, or exercise their functions; also, the time during which they
were permitted to exercise their functions in such a district. - A limited time within or during which something is
to be done. - A certain period limited by statute after which the
claimant shall not enforce his claims by suit. - A settling of an estate or property by specific
rules. - A restriction of power; as, a constitutional
limitation.