binding

Vocabulary Word

Definition

When something is 'binding', it means you have to do it because you agreed to it. It's often used in law and business to talk about agreements or contracts that people or companies have to follow.

Examples in Different Contexts

In contracts, 'binding' denotes a legal obligation to fulfill terms. A lawyer might caution, 'This agreement is legally binding, so breaching it can result in penalties.'

Practice Scenarios

Academics

Scenario:

Your research paper is well-written and comprehensive. However, the university has specified some criteria for submission.

Response:

Yes, I understand. I'll submit a binding copy as per the university's guidelines.

Tech

Scenario:

The software has been developed, but we're encountering issues with data storage to store user inputs. We need a reliable solution.

Response:

Yes, we can create a binding to store user's input information.