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binding

When used as an adjective, "binding" is most common in legal contexts. It means you are forced by law to follow the rules of a contract. As a noun, it refers specifically to the physical outer part of a book. You can describe it by the material used, such as "hardcover binding" or "spiral binding. When used as a verb (the present participle of 'bind'), it describes the physical action of tying things together.

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🎬The crew lounge of a Martian outpost during a scheduled communications blackout.

Commander Tom

I've signed the pre-nup. I'm finally bound to her.

Lt. Vega

Check the fine print. Not every binding agreement is a done deal.

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Commander Tom is being melodramatic about his relationship commitment, while Lt. Vega uses 'binding' in its legal sense and employs the idiom 'done deal' to suggest that the contract might have loopholes or may not be as final as Tom believes.

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adjective

(Of an agreement, promise, or contract) involving a legal obligation that cannot be broken.

"The signed contract is legally binding on both parties."

noun

The cover and spine of a book, used to hold the pages together.

"The antique book had a beautiful leather binding with gold leaf detailing."

verb (transitive)

To tie or fasten something tightly together using rope, string, or similar material.

"He spent the afternoon binding the sheaves of wheat with twine."

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