binding

US /ˈbaɪn.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈbaɪn.dɪŋ/
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1.

a strong covering holding the pages of a book together

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The old book had a beautiful leather binding.
She learned how to do book binding as a hobby.
2.

a strip of material used to hold things together or to finish an edge

:
The dress had a decorative binding along the neckline.
He used a strong rope as a binding for the package.
1.

having the power to legally force someone to do something

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The contract is legally binding.
The court's decision is binding on all parties.