Lexic.us

Definition of Astriction

1. n. The act of binding; restriction; also, obligation.

Medical Definition of Astriction

1. 1. The act of binding; restriction; also, obligation. 2. A contraction of parts by applications; the action of an astringent substance on the animal economy. Constipation. 3. Astringency. 4. An obligation to have the grain growing on certain lands ground at a certain mill, the owner paying a toll. The lands were said to be astricted to the mill. Origin: L. Astrictio. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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