bind over

verb

1. tr, adverb to place (a person) under a legal obligation, such as one to keep the peace

Idioms and Phrases

Oblige someone to do or not do something; hold on bail or keep under bond. For example, The sheriff will bind over the murder suspect to the homicide division . This phrase is nearly always used in a legal context. [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

A municipal judge had found probable cause to bind over Watts’ case.

From Seattle Times

House Republicans were able to put Biden and Senate Democrats in a political bind over the criminal code revision.

From Seattle Times

Morrison has been in a political bind over climate change.

From Reuters

The country is divided on the impeachment questions, putting Democratic lawmakers from conservative-leaning districts in a bind over the vote.

From Washington Times

To some extent, the White House is in a bind over Hong Kong.

From Los Angeles Times