— bindingly , adv. — bindingness , n.
/buyn"ding/ , n.
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.
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.
adj.
6. that binds; restrictive.
7. having power to bind or oblige; obligatory: a binding promise.
[ 1200-50; ME; see BIND, -ING 1 , -ING 2 ]