Weathering. Weathering is the alteration and breakdown of rock minerals and rock masses when they are exposed to the atmosphere. Weathering processes occur in situ, that is, in the same place, with no major movement of rock materials involved.
Lawful action, such as an agreement consciously agreed to by two or more entities, establishing lawful accountability. For example, an apartment lease legally binds the lessor and the lessee. An illegal action, such as forcing, tricking, or coercing a person into an agreement, is not legally binding.
A binder, in the insurance industry, is a written copy of the binding agreement between the insurer and the insured. Although the act of binding can take place verbally, a binder memorializes the agreement pending the issuance of the policy by the insurer.