Binding

Quick meaning: Binding is an adjective meaning (of an agreement, contract, etc.) Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.

Meaning

(of an agreement, contract, etc.) Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.

More Meanings

1. (of food) Having the effect of counteracting diarrhea.
2. An item (usually rope, tape, or string) used to hold two or more things together.
3. The spine of a book where the pages are held together.
4. (sewing) A finishing on a seam or hem of a garment.
5. (programming) The association of a named item with an element of a program.
6. (programming) The interface of a library with a programming language other than one it is written in.
7. (chemistry) The action or result of making two or more molecules stick together.

Example Sentences

This contract is a legally binding agreement.

The Python binding is automatically generated.

Bananas and white bread are sometimes considered binding.

A sworn statement (i.e., "made under oath)"is legally binding.

Word Forms

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Synonyms for binding

Depending on context, synonyms include bounden, obligatory, cover, tight, back, valid.

Antonyms for binding

Common opposites include non-binding.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include valid, back, tight, cover, bandaging, dressing.

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