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ligature
noun
lig·a·ture ˈli-gə-ˌchu̇r 
-chər,
-ˌtu̇r,
-ˌtyu̇r
1
a
: something that is used to bind
specifically : a filament (such as a thread) used in surgery
b
: something that unites or connects : bond
Example Sentences
the surgeon tied a ligature around the tube to keep it in place a common language is often the ligature that unites the people of a nation
Recent Examples on the Web Archie was found unconscious at home with a ligature over his head on April 7. 
Danica Kirka, ajc, 6 Aug. 2022 Loja’s three children, Junior Panjon, 12, Joselyn Panjon, 10, and Jonael Panjon, 5, were killed by homicide by ligature strangulation. Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2022 The hair found in the ligature was consistent with Branch's stepfather, Terry Hobbs, while the hair found on the tree stump was consistent with the DNA of a friend of Hobbs', according to the documents. Steve Almasy, CNN, 23 June 2022 Police believe Diaz Johnston was strangled with a ligature and his body was wrapped in bed linens and dumped in the trash at his home, the probable cause section of search warrants in the case indicate. Jennifer Henderson, CNN, 20 Apr. 2022 Charging documents against Williams said Kamarie died by asphyxiation from a ligature. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 7 Mar. 2022 Charging documents against Williams said Kamarie died by asphyxiation from a ligature. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 7 Mar. 2022 Charging documents against Williams said Kamarie died by asphyxiation from a ligature. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 7 Mar. 2022 She was found had bruises on her face, arm, thigh, ligature marks on her wrists and ankles and burns on parts of her body. Fox News, 9 Mar. 2022 See More
Danica Kirka, ajc, 6 Aug. 2022 Loja’s three children, Junior Panjon, 12, Joselyn Panjon, 10, and Jonael Panjon, 5, were killed by homicide by ligature strangulation. Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2022 The hair found in the ligature was consistent with Branch's stepfather, Terry Hobbs, while the hair found on the tree stump was consistent with the DNA of a friend of Hobbs', according to the documents. Steve Almasy, CNN, 23 June 2022 Police believe Diaz Johnston was strangled with a ligature and his body was wrapped in bed linens and dumped in the trash at his home, the probable cause section of search warrants in the case indicate. Jennifer Henderson, CNN, 20 Apr. 2022 Charging documents against Williams said Kamarie died by asphyxiation from a ligature. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 7 Mar. 2022 Charging documents against Williams said Kamarie died by asphyxiation from a ligature. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 7 Mar. 2022 Charging documents against Williams said Kamarie died by asphyxiation from a ligature. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 7 Mar. 2022 She was found had bruises on her face, arm, thigh, ligature marks on her wrists and ankles and burns on parts of her body. Fox News, 9 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Late Latin ligatura, from Latin ligatus, past participle of ligare to bind, tie; akin to Albanian lidh I tie
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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