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vincolare

to bind

verb veen-koh-LAH-reh Rare
People & Society Law

Origin: From Latin vinculare (to fetter), from vinculum (chain, bond).

Also means

to restrict

Usage Note

Vincolare means to bind or commit someone legally or financially: vincolare un deposito bancario (to lock in a bank deposit — a 'term deposit'). In legal contexts essere vincolato da un contratto means 'to be bound by a contract.' The past participle vincolato is often used as an adjective. It takes avere as its auxiliary.

Examples

"Il contratto lo vincola per altri due anni."

Natural Translation

The contract binds him for another two years.

Literal Translation

The contract him binds for other two years.

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