bind over

/baɪnd ˌoʊvər/
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Other forms: binding over; binds over

Definitions of bind over
  1. verb
    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”
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    type of:
    confine, detain
    deprive of freedom; take into confinement
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