From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishwithin limitswithin limitsLIMITwithin the time, level, amount etc considered acceptable You can come and go when you want – within limits. → limit
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within limits• A trial is first performed to show efficacy and, within limits, to quantify the effect.• Customs agents have the power to value imports and, within limits, charge a range of tariff rates.• Voters were offered real choices, within limits.• He respects, looks up to, objects placed on a pedestal ... but only within limits!• It is possible, within limits, to assess a physical disability.• You can decorate the apartment yourself - within limits, of course. 