\Li*ga"tion\ (l[-i]*g[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [L. ligatio, fr.
ligare to bind. Cf. {Liaison}.]
1. The act of binding, or the state of being bound.
2. That which binds; bond; connection.
         Tied with tape, and sealed at each fold and
         ligation.                             --Sir W.
                                               Scott.