become bound

Frequency: 4.58.1 per million words

To enter into a state of being legally or morally obliged.

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  • Once you sign the contract, you become bound by its terms and conditions.
  • After taking the oath, the official became bound to uphold the constitution.
  • Through their marriage vows, they became bound to each other for life.
  • If the country ratifies the treaty, it will become bound by international law.
  • He felt he had become morally bound to help after witnessing the injustice.
  • A company becomes legally bound to its shareholders to act in their best interest.
  • She was warned that by accepting the grant, she would become bound to complete the research within a year.
  • The allies became bound by a pact to defend one another against any aggression.
  • Without realizing it, he had become bound by a promise made in his youth.
  • Understanding the moment you become bound by an agreement is key in business negotiations.