(law) That does not bind the participants / (chemistry) Not involved in the formation of bonds

A dilemma in which someone receives contradictory instructions and cannot act on either.

Alternative spelling of bind rune

A knot that may be used to keep an object or multiple loose objects together, using a string or a rope that passes at least once around them.

plural of binding knot

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see legally, binding. / (law) enforceable by law

(online gaming) Describing an item that becomes bound to the player that loots it. The player cannot transfer it to another player; they may only sell it to an in-game vendor or discard it, destroying the item. Used mainly on quest MacGuffins and rare drops. Compare to bind on equip.

(online gaming, of a piece of equipment) To become permanently associated with a player character upon being picked up.

(online gaming) Describing a piece of equipment (armor, weapons, accessories) that becomes bound to a player character when equipped by them. The player may sell/trade/give it to another character so long as they have not used it. After use, the player may only sell it to an in-game vendor or discard it, destroying the item. Used mainly on quest rewards and moderate to rare drops. Compare to bind on pickup.

(online gaming, of a piece of equipment) To become permanently associated with a player character upon being equipped.