BOUND - Black's Law Dictionary

What is BOUND? Definition of BOUND in Black's Law Dictionary

As an adjective, denotes the condition of being constrained by the obligations of a bond or a covenant.

In the law of shipping, "bound to" or "bound for" denotes that the vessel spoken of is intended or designed to make a voyage to the place named. U. S. v. Bengochea, C.C.A.Fla., 279 F. 537, 541.

"Bound" and "concluded" as synonymous. McKinnon v. Chenoweth, 176 Or. 74, 155 P.2d 944, 954.

As a noun, denotes a limit or boundary, or a line inclosing or marking off a tract of land. In the phrase "metes and bounds," denotes the natural or artificial marks which indicate their beginning and ending. "Bound" may signify the limit itself, and "boundary" designate a  visible mark which indicates the limit. "Bound" and "duty" as synonymous. Essenpreis v. Elliott's Department Store Co., Mo.App., 37 S.W.2d 458, 462.

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