religation
/ˌrɛlɪˈɡeɪʃn/noun
1The action of binding together again (literal and figurative ); the fact of being bound or constrained.
- Chiefly in religious contexts, with reference to the etymology of religion..
2 Surgery. The action of ligating a blood vessel or other structure for a second or further time; an instance of this.
3 Molecular Biol. The action of religating fragments of a nucleic acid molecule; an instance of this.
Origin
Early 17th century. Originally from classical Latin religātiōn-, religātiō action of tying up or making fast from religāt-, past participial stem of religāre + -iō; compare -ation. In later use independently from re- + ligation; compare religate.