its general sense, denotes anything that ties or binds one part to another.

Anatomy, a strong compact substance, serving to join two bones together. See Anatomy, No 7.

Ligarius, Quintus, a Roman proconsul in Africa, 49 B.C. Taking part with Pompey, he was forbidden by Julius Caesar to return to Rome: to obtain his pardon, Cicero made that admired oration in his defence, which has immortalized the memory of the client with that of his celebrated advocate.