Framework and methodology
Limitation
Avgrensing
Extended note
A limitation should be visible and consistent with the mandate, not added afterwards merely to escape criticism.
Limitations
Not the same as
- disproof
- excuse
- arbitrary exception
Related terms
Methodological relevance
The method uses limitations to check whether material and conclusion have the same scope.
Sources and principal occurrence
Source note: T9; publication and document rules.
- DET SOM ERThe foundational work and primary source.
- T9 — Objections, Limits and ComparisonsThe sustained theory document on criticism, collapse conditions, self-examination, open questions, and academic placement.
Correct and incorrect use
Correct use
“The document concerns this procedure, not the medical diagnosis.”
Incorrect or over-strong use
“When a counterexample appears, we simply declare it outside scope.”
Suggested citation
Suggested citationVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). “Limitation”. Røyndalism — Lexicon, content version 1.0.
APAVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). Limitation (version 1.0). Røyndalism. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/limitation/
MLAVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Limitation.” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026, https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/limitation/.
ChicagoVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Limitation.” Røyndalism. version 1.0. Vikesland Press, 2026. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/limitation/.
IEEEM. A. A. Vikesland, “Limitation,” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/limitation/
CSEVikesland MAA. 2026. Limitation. version 1.0. Røyndalism. Vikesland Press. Available from: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/limitation/
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Revision note
- Document version
- 1.0
- First published
- 18 June 2026
First public edition.