religate

verb

rel·​i·​gate
ˈreləˌgāt
-ed/-ing/-s
: to bind together : constrain
religation
ˌ⸗⸗ˈgāshən
noun
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Latin religatus, past participle of religare to tie back, tie up, tie fast

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“Religate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/religate. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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