Vazby

Vazby is a Czech noun whose basic meaning is bonds, ties or bindings that connect objects, people, or concepts. The singular form vazba denotes a binding or bond, while vazby is its plural. The term is widely used across disciplines to describe connections, whether physical, social, or abstract.

In science, vazby refers to chemical bonds that hold atoms together in molecules. This includes covalent, ionic, and metallic bonds, as well as secondary interactions such as hydrogen bonds. In biology, vazby also appears in contexts like peptide bonds linking amino acids or hydrogen bonds stabilizing biological structures such as DNA and proteins.

In social sciences and everyday language, vazby denotes social ties or networks between individuals or groups. These connections influence cooperation, information flow, trust, and social capital. Researchers distinguish strong ties and weak ties, and study how vazby shape communities, organizations, and behavior.

In law, vazba denotes detention or custody. The term is used in expressions such as ve vazbě (in custody) and appears in statutes and judicial language to describe pre-trial detention or related legal conditions. The concept of vazba thus intersects with human rights, criminal procedure, and enforcement practices.

Etymologically, vazba comes from the verb vázat, meaning to bind or tie. In usage, vazby can describe tangible bindings, structural connections, and relational ties, reflecting a core idea of linkage that spans science, society, and law.