vinculum

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It is defined by the Roman lawyers as "Juris vinculum, quo necessitate adstringimur alicujus solvendæ rei."

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  1. noun Mathematics A bar drawn over two or more algebraic terms to indicate that they are to be treated as a single term.
  2. noun Anatomy A ligament that limits the movement of an organ or part.
  3. noun A bond or tie.

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  1. Latin, bond, tie, from vincīre, to tie.

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  1. New Latin, from Latin vinculum, contr. vinclum, a band, bond, rope, cord, fetter, tie, from vincere, bind.
 

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/ˈvɪŋkjuləm/
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