binding
- adjective
- /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
- Formal
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vinculante
- The contract is legally binding, which means both parties must follow its terms.
And maybe it is binding even on them.
- And maybe it is binding even on them.
- So reserve requirements are non binding for most banks now.
- So buyer and seller and it's also going to be binding on their respective heirs.
- It is not binding and each side can express its reservations.
- Let us manage, let us manage our lives with non binding, non universal ones.
Examples
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Will the changes she's looking for be made to the legally binding withdrawal Agreement itself?
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On the positive side, this established a legally binding ethical framework for biomedical research.
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And maybe it is binding even on them.
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Basically, is it like, is it a legal binding document?
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Legislation will set binding environmental targets.
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One is that members of the ILO agree to create a binding convention.
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So buyer and seller and it's also going to be binding on their respective heirs.
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She signed a binding agreement to ensure her commitments were enforceable by law.
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All members must comply with the binding rules set forth in the organization charter.
Synonyms
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6.6
A law, rule, or agreement that officials can force people to follow
Compounds
- Specialized
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7.4
Energy needed to separate the parts of an atom, nucleus, or molecule
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A protective cover on the front, back, and spine of a book made of leather, cloth, or paper
- Specialized
A way of covering a book with the spine in one material and the covers in another
- Specialized
A book with its spine and most of the sides covered in a different material like leather
How Binding
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Binding comes from the old English verb bind, which means 'to tie' or 'make someone keep something'. So a binding agreement is like a promise that 'ties' you to its terms and must be followed.