BINDING Definition & Meaning

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binding

[bahyn-ding]

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noun

the act of fastening, securing, uniting, or the like.
anything that binds.
the covering within which the leaves of a book are bound. bound.
a strip of material that protects or decorates the edge of a tablecloth, rug, etc.
Skiing.��a mechanical device on a ski, usually made of metal, that fastens the boot securely to the ski.

adjective

that binds; restrictive.
having power to bind or oblige; obligatory.
a binding promise.

binding

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noun

anything that binds or fastens
the covering within which the pages of a book are bound
the material or tape used for binding hems, etc

adjective

imposing an obligation or duty
a binding promise
causing hindrance; restrictive

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

bindingly adverb
bindingness noun
nonbinding adjective
nonbindingly adverb
nonbindingness noun

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of binding¹

Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; bind, -ing ¹, -ing ²

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At the very least, this could force Israel to further attacks, potentially binding the region into a continual round of strike and counter-strike.

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He also rejected the plaintiffs’ claim that a series of pre-publication emails with the paper formed a binding agreement.

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Only about half of the 78 referendums held in Italy since World War Two have attracted enough votes to make them binding.

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Inter said, external he has "gone through experiences and challenges of enormous importance, events that have shaped him as a man and a professional, binding him inextricably to the black and blue colours".

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"This impasse reflects badly on both Mr Abramovich and the government, which ought to have pushed for a more binding commitment," the report said.

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