binding

[Bind·ing]

Executed with proper legal authority

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That binds; obligatory.

Noun
the act of applying a bandage

Noun
the front and back covering of a book; "the book had a leather binding"

Noun
strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration

Noun
the capacity to attract and hold something

Adjective S.
causing constipation

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Adjective S.
hindering freedom of movement; "tight garments are uncomfortably binding"

Adjective S.
executed with proper legal authority; "a binding contract"


p. pr. & vb. n.
of Bind

a.
That binds; obligatory.

n.
The act or process of one who, or that which, binds.

n.
Anything that binds; a bandage; the cover of a book, or the cover with the sewing, etc.; something that secures the edge of cloth from raveling.

pl.
The transoms, knees, beams, keelson, and other chief timbers used for connecting and strengthening the parts of a vessel.


Binding

Bind"ing , a. That binds; obligatory. Binding beam (Arch.), the main timber in double flooring. -- Binding joist (Arch.), the secondary timber in double-framed flooring. Syn. -- Obligatory; restraining; restrictive; stringent; astringent; costive; styptic.

Binding

Bind"ing, n. 1. The act or process of one who, or that which, binds. 2. Anything that binds; a bandage; the cover of a book, or the cover with the sewing, etc.; something that secures the edge of cloth from raveling. 3. pl. (Naut.) The transoms, knees, beams, keelson, and other chief timbers used for connecting and strengthening the parts of a vessel.

That binds; obligatory.

The act or process of one who, or that which, binds.

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Usage Examples

And so, today, if the state can no longer appeal to the old moral principles that belong to the Christian tradition, it will be forced to create a new official faith and new moral principles which will be binding on its citizens.

A marriage contract to me is as binding as any in business, and I have always believed in sticking to an agreement.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

Women's fashion is a subtle form of bondage. It's men's way of binding them. We put them in these tight, high-heeled shoes, we make them wear these tight clothes and we say they look sexy. But they're actually tied up.

Politics in America is the binding secular religion.

But, strictly speaking, this mythology was no essential part of ancient religion, for it had no sacred sanction and no binding force on the worshippers.

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