Bonded Labor
/ˈbɑːndɪd ˈleɪbər/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of forced labor where a person is compelled to work to repay a debt, often under exploitative and involuntary conditions.
The government passed laws to eradicate bonded labor and protect vulnerable workers.
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Commentary
Bonded labor is distinct from voluntary contractual labor as it involves coercion and debt manipulation, requiring careful legal distinction in anti-slavery and labor exploitation contexts.
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