astriction

noun

as·​tric·​tion

əˈstrikshən

plural -s

1

: the act of binding or the state of being bound : constriction, restriction

2

obsolete : astringency

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin astriction-, astrictio restriction, obligation, from Latin, astringency, from astrictus (past participle of astringere) + -ion-, -io -ion

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