Indenturing
/ɪnˈdɛnʧərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The action or process of entering into an indenture, that is, a formal legal agreement or contract typically relating to apprenticeships or bonded labor.
The indenturing of apprentices was common in early labor practices.
Forms
- indenture
- indentures
- indentured
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Commentary
Used primarily in historical and apprenticeship contexts, 'indenturing' denotes the act of binding parties by formal covenant; modern usage is rare and often replaced by terms like 'contracting'.
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