adhesion

noun6

1. •
   The ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance.
2. •
   The binding of a cell to a surface or substrate.
3. •
   An abnormal union of surface by the formation of new tissue resulting from an inflammatory process.
4. •
   The frictional grip on a surface, of wheels, shoes etc.
5. •
   Persistent attachment or loyalty.
6. •
   An agreement to adhere.

   • Mistress Affery, heartily glad to effect the proposed compromise, gave in her willing adhesion to it. — 1855