indenture

A contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified term.

A deed executed by more than one party.

An instrument or agreement specifying the terms of a bond or trust.

A document separated into portions so as to create indentations that allow the holders of the separate portions to match up in order to confirm authenticity.

To bind into the service of another by indenture.

To indent; wrinkle; furrow.

To bind by indenture: as, to indenture an apprentice.

To run in a zigzag course; double in running.

The act of indenting, or the state of being indented; indentation.