binding
Americannoun
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the act of fastening, securing, uniting, or the like.
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anything that binds.
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the covering within which the leaves of a book are bound. bound.
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a strip of material that protects or decorates the edge of a tablecloth, rug, etc.
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Skiing. a mechanical device on a ski, usually made of metal, that fastens the boot securely to the ski.
noun
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anything that binds or fastens
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the covering within which the pages of a book are bound
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the material or tape used for binding hems, etc
adjective
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imposing an obligation or duty
a binding promise
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causing hindrance; restrictive
Other Word Forms
- bindingly adverb
- bindingness noun
- nonbinding adjective
- nonbindingly adverb
- nonbindingness noun
Etymology
Origin of binding
Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; bind, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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“There’s so many rules and regulations that this trust agreement may be binding your hands to in the future,” he says.
From Barron's
Marriage proposals were legally binding in the nineteenth century.
From Literature
It is not legally binding, but the commission had to issue a reply before March 2, 2026, outlining the actions it intends to take.
From Barron's
Benjamin was also granted deportation protection under the Convention Against Torture, a legally binding international treaty that has been ratified by Washington.
From Barron's
“The binding constraints are migrating into the physical layer: materials science, molecular engineering, and specialty chemistry.”
From Barron's
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