INDENTURED Meaning and
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"Indentured" is an adjective that refers to an agreement or contract, typically in the form of a written document known as an indenture, between two parties that binds one person to work or serve another for a specific period of time. In this arrangement, the person who agrees to work is known as an indentured servant or laborer, while the party who owns or controls their employment is termed the master or employer.
Historically, indentured servitude was prevalent during the colonial era, particularly in North America and the Caribbean. It was commonly employed to bring laborers from Europe to work in the colonies, offering them passage, accommodation, and sometimes even land in exchange for their labor and service for a fixed term. Indentured servants essentially entered into a legally binding contract, protecting both parties' interests and detailing the terms of their employment.
Indentured servitude often allowed individuals to overcome economic hardship or poverty and gain opportunities for a better life. However, it also had its drawbacks, as some servants faced harsh working conditions, limited freedom, and exploitation by their masters. The term "indentured" can thus carry the connotation of a contractual arrangement that potentially involved power imbalances and restrictions on personal liberties.
In contemporary usage, the word "indentured" is less commonly employed to describe labor contracts, as modern societies have largely shifted towards different forms of labor relationships such as employment contracts and at-will employment.
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Etymology of INDENTURED
The word "indentured" originated from the Middle English term "endenture", which came from the Old French word "endenteure". The Old French term was derived from the Latin word "dentātūra", which means "toothed" or "tooth-like". The term "dentātūra" referred to an ancient practice in which a contract or agreement was written on a document that was then cut or torn in a jagged, tooth-like pattern. These jagged edges would later serve as a form of authentication because they could be matched with a corresponding piece of the document held by the other party involved. Over time, "endenture" became "indenture" in English and specifically referred to a written contract, usually between a master or employer and an apprentice, servant, or laborer.
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