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The act of binding, or the state of being bound.

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  1. n. The act of binding, or the state of being bound.
  2. n. That which binds; bond; connection.
  3. n. (surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery)
  4. 1. The act of binding, or the state of being bound. 2. That which binds; bond; connection. Tied with tape, and sealed at each fold and ligation. Sir W. Scott.
  5. n:100 n. (surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery)