binding
bind|ing /b'aɪndɪŋ/ (bindings)
1 [ADJ] oft ADJ on n
A binding promise, agreement, or decision must be obeyed or carried out.
...proposals for a legally binding commitment on nations to stabilise emissions of carbon dioxide...
The panel's decisions are secret and not binding on the government.
2 [N-VAR] oft with poss
The binding of a book is its cover.
Its books are noted for the quality of their paper and bindings.
3 [N-VAR]
Binding is a strip of material that you put round the edge of a piece of cloth or other object in order to protect or decorate it.
...the Regency mahogany dining table with satinwood binding.
4 [N-VAR]
Binding is a piece of rope, cloth, tape, or other material that you wrap around something so that it can be gripped firmly or held in place.
5
see also bind
1 [ADJ] oft ADJ on n
A binding promise, agreement, or decision must be obeyed or carried out.
...proposals for a legally binding commitment on nations to stabilise emissions of carbon dioxide...
The panel's decisions are secret and not binding on the government.
2 [N-VAR] oft with poss
The binding of a book is its cover.
Its books are noted for the quality of their paper and bindings.
3 [N-VAR]
Binding is a strip of material that you put round the edge of a piece of cloth or other object in order to protect or decorate it.
...the Regency mahogany dining table with satinwood binding.
4 [N-VAR]
Binding is a piece of rope, cloth, tape, or other material that you wrap around something so that it can be gripped firmly or held in place.
5
see also bind