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Meanings
1
binding; tying
Literal act of tying or binding something with rope, string, etc. Also used in figurative contexts like rules that bind.
I tie up the luggage.
2
restriction; regulation; limit
Figurative use: a rule, condition, or limitation that constrains freedom. Common in business, contracts, and everyday speech.
This plan has an age restriction.
It's a job with strict time constraints.
3
binding period; minimum contract term
Specific to contracts for mobile phones, internet, etc., where a minimum subscription period is required, often with a penalty for early cancellation.
This smartphone has a two-year binding period.