Indentured Servitude
/ɪnˈdɛn.tʃərd ˈsɜr.vɪ.tuːd/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal and historical labor system wherein a person agrees to work for a specific period in exchange for passage, debt repayment, or other compensation.
The colony relied heavily on indentured servitude to supplement its labor force during the 17th century.
Forms
- indentured servitude
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Commentary
Indentured servitude differs from slavery by its fixed-term nature and voluntary contractual basis; modern references often focus on historical context.
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