/ˈligəmənt/
Noun, pl. ligaments
1. Band of strong tissue that holds the bones of an animal in position. (wiktionary.org)
2. A short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint. (Google Dictionary)
3. A membranous fold that supports an organ and keeps it in position. (Google Dictionary)
4. Any similar connecting or binding structure. (Google Dictionary)
5. A bond of union. (Google Dictionary)
Word origin: From Latin ligamentum “band, tie, ligature,” from ligare “to bind, tie.”