binding

Example Sentences

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To be a legal marriage for UK purposes, a Nikkah is required to be done in registered premises, but it is binding under Islamic and Pakistani law.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The court's decisions are binding but it has no power to ensure that they are upheld.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

While the nine-person jury is expected to decide the case by the end of this month, their decision is not binding.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The material was designed to localize to injured tissue by binding to leaky microvasculature and was largely degraded within about three days.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

She wrote in her diary, “I feel a great calm sadness, like that of a mother binding out a dear child that she could not support.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling