binding

[bahyn-ding]

noun

1. the act of fastening, securing, uniting, or the like.

2. anything that binds.

3. the covering within which the leaves of a book are bound. bound.

4. a strip of material that protects or decorates the edge of a tablecloth, rug, etc.

5. Skiing.,  a mechanical device on a ski, usually made of metal, that fastens the boot securely to the ski.

adjective

1. that binds; restrictive.

2. having power to bind or oblige; obligatory.

   a binding promise.

binding

/ ˈbaɪndɪŋ /

noun

1. anything that binds or fastens

2. the covering within which the pages of a book are bound

3. the material or tape used for binding hems, etc

adjective

1. imposing an obligation or duty

   a binding promise

2. causing hindrance; restrictive

Other Word Forms

• bindingly adverb
• bindingness noun
• nonbinding adjective
• nonbindingly adverb
• nonbindingness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of binding¹

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

Example Sentences

There were also marks to her neck "consistent with the use of bindings", and injuries to her hands consistent with a sharp object such as a knife, the court was told.

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The government has been clear that their rulings are not legally binding.

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The UK has legally binding targets to reduce its levels of planet-warming emissions, and contribute to the global goal of preventing average temperatures rising by more than 1.5C by 2050.

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"Any airport expansion must be delivered in line with our legally binding climate change commitments and meet strict environmental requirements."

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The government said the expansion must not breach the UK's legally binding target of lowering emissions to net zero by 2050.

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