binding
word · lemma: bind
/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
/bˈaɪndɪŋ/
Definition
"Binding" describes something that must be obeyed or followed by law or agreement, or it can refer to the cover or fastening of a book.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally for legal, official, or contractual obligations ('a binding contract'). For books, usually refers to the physical cover/material. Don't confuse with 'bonding' (emotional connection). In law/business, 'binding' means cannot be easily changed.
Spanish: vinculante - encuadernaciónPortuguese (BR): vinculativo - encadernaçãoPortuguese (PT): vinculativo - encadernaçãoChinese (Simplified): 有约束力的 - 装订Chinese (Traditional): 有約束力的 - 裝訂Hindi: बाध्यकारी - बंधनArabic: ملزم - تغليف (كتاب)Bengali: বাধ্যতামূলক - বাঁধাইRussian: обязательный - переплётJapanese: 拘束力のある - 製本Vietnamese: ràng buộc - đóng sáchKorean: 구속력 있는 - 제본Turkish: bağlayıcı - cilt (kitap)Urdu: لازمی - جلد سازیIndonesian: mengikat - penjilidan
Example Sentences
The agreement is binding for both parties.
basic
The book's binding is damaged.
basic
This promise is not binding in court.
basic
The contract is legally binding; you can't just walk away.
natural
After years, the binding on my favorite novel is falling apart.
natural
Signing the document makes it binding under the law.
natural