bind over

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to place (a person) under a legal obligation, such as one to keep the peace

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bind over Idioms  

1. 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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Example Sentences

Meanwhile, course regulations said to bolster diversity in thought place professors in a confusing bind over the content they can teach and problematic ideas they must entertain in class.

From Salon

A municipal judge had found probable cause to bind over Watts’ case.

From Seattle Times

To some extent, the White House is in a bind over Hong Kong.

From Los Angeles Times

And both are in a bind over borders.

From BBC

The resolutions are not legally binding over the Air Force, which is part of the Department of Defense.

From Seattle Times