bind over
(tr, adverb) to place (a person) under a legal obligation, such as one to keep the peace
Words Nearby bind over
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How to use bind over in a sentence
We will remove the handles from the saw and bind over the tooth edge a grooved strip of wood.
Woodcraft | E. H. (Elmer Harry) Kreps
Other Idioms and Phrases with bind over
Oblige someone to do or not do something; hold on bail or keep under bond. For example, The sheriff will bind over the murder suspect to the homicide division. This phrase is nearly always used in a legal context. [Late 1500s]
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