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Indenture

/ɪnˈdɛn.ʃɝ/

A contract which binds a person to work for another, under specified conditions, for a specified time (often as an apprentice).

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📖 Definitions of "Indenture"

noun

1
A contract which binds a person to work for another, under specified conditions, for a specified time (often as an apprentice).
2
A document, written as duplicates separated by indentations, specifying such a contract.
3
An indentation.

verb

1
To bind a person under such a contract.
2
To indent; to make hollows, notches, or wrinkles in; to furrow.
"Though age may creep on, and indenture the brow."

🔄 Synonyms of "Indenture"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
indentnoun	A cut or notch in the margin of anything, or a recess like a notch.
indentationnoun	(typography) The act of beginning a line or series of lines at a little distance within the flush line of the column or page, as in the common way of beginning the first line of a paragraph.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Indenture"

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Word	Definition
indentationnoun	(typography) The act of beginning a line or series of lines at a little distance within the flush line of the column or page, as in the common way of beginning the first line of a paragraph.
indentnoun	A cut or notch in the margin of anything, or a recess like a notch.
contractnoun	An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.
trustnoun	Confidence in or reliance on some person or quality.
trusteesnoun	(trust law) A person to whom property is legally committed in trust, to be applied either for the benefit of specified individuals (beneficiaries), or for public uses; one who is intrusted with property for the benefit of another.
trustsnoun	Confidence in or reliance on some person or quality.
indentureenoun	A person who is indentured (bound under a contract).
indentured servantnoun	(chiefly historical) A debt bondage worker who is under contract of an employer for a specified period of time, in exchange for transportation, food, drink, clothing, lodging, and other necessities.
indentureshipnoun	The period during which a person is indentured.
bondslaverynoun	The condition of a bondslave; indenture.
employment contractnoun	(law, business, human resources) A category of contract used in labor law to attribute right and responsibilities between parties to a bargain.
suretyshipnoun	(law) An accessory agreement through which one binds oneself for another already bound, either in whole or in part, as for one's debt, default or miscarriage; the assumption of liability for the obligations of another.
locationnoun	A particular point or place in physical space.
debt obligationnoun	(law) A duty by which a party to an agreement is legally bound to pay the maturity of a debt at a time and in a manner as is stipulated within a given contract or promissory note.
hostageshipnoun	(law, historical) A condition of being held as surety for a pledge, as to appear before a magistrate for trial after release from gaol.
nexusnoun	A form or state of connection.
bond servicenoun	The condition of a bondservant; slavery.
obligationnoun	A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.
bonded labornoun	Alternative spelling of bonded labour. [Labour required to be provided to repay a debt, considered tantamount to slavery.]
tacknoun	A small nail with a flat head.