servitude

noun

A state of subjection to an owner or master.

noun

Lack of personal freedom, as to act as one chooses.

noun

Forced labor imposed as a punishment for crime.

noun

An easement.

noun

In civil and Scots law, the subjection of a person or thing to another person or thing. The word is generally used as meaning an easement or real servitude.

noun

The condition of a slave or servant; the state of subjection to a master; slavery; bondage.

noun

Menial service or condition.

noun

Compulsory service or labor, such as a criminal has to undergo as a punishment: as, penal servitude. See penal.

noun

Service rendered in duty performed in the army or navy. Compare service, 6.