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.
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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
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Etymology
Origin of binding
Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; see origin at bind, -ing 1, -ing 2
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Example Sentences
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"They were a commitment by Nick's parents, in the most binding way the law of trusts allows, that these resources would belong to Nick for his use and benefit," the petition says.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
"There is a binding interim arbitration award against Ms Wynn-Williams which she agreed to during her time at Meta and which explicitly prohibits her from promoting her book," it said.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Their results suggested that Novel VK had stronger binding affinity for mGluR1 than MK-4.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
“With the two sides still publicly contradicting each other on basic facts, the distance to a binding agreement is considerable,” Ahmad Assiri of Pepperstone says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
He returned with a thick stack of paper with a black spiral binding.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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