Servile
/ˈsɜːrvaɪl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others; submissive.
His servile attitude toward his boss was obvious to everyone.
- (adj.) Relating to or characteristic of a slave or slaves.
The law abolished servile labor practices.
Forms
- servility
See also
Commentary
Often used in legal text to describe relationships or behaviors implying undue submission or lack of autonomy.
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