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.