Bondage
/ˈbɒn.dɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The status or condition of being a slave or serf; legal or compulsory servitude.
The law abolished all forms of bondage to ensure personal freedom.
- (n.) The state of being bound by legal or contractual obligations, especially debt or indentured labor.
The contract imposed bondage on the worker for five years.
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Commentary
Bondage often appears in historical and human rights contexts; modern legal usage focuses on involuntary servitude and illegal labor practices.
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