As-tric'tion, n.

n. [Lat. astrictio, from astringere. Cf. ADSTRICTION.] 1. The act of binding fast to something else. Of marriage he is the author and the witness; yet hence will not follow any divine astriction more than what is subordinate to the glory of God and the main good of either party. Milton.

2. (Med.) (a.) A contraction of parts by applications; the action of an astringent substance on the animal economy. Dunglison. (b.) Constipation. [Obs.] Arbuthnot.
3. (Scots Law.) An obligation to have corn ground at a certain mill, paying a toll called multure; thirlage. Sinclair.