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Bind Over (Verb)

Meaning

Order a defendant to be placed in custody pending the outcome of a proceedings against him or her; "The defendant was bound over for trial".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • The judge decided to bind the defendant over for trial, citing sufficient evidence against him.
  • John was bound over after being accused of breaking into his neighbor's house.
  • In light of new evidence, the judge chose to bind the suspect over for further questioning.
  • The court clerk recorded the judge's decision to bind the defendant over for trial.
  • According to court proceedings, the accused was bound over until a later date when the case would be heard.

Hypernyms

  • Detain
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