Indenture
/ˌɪˈndɛntʃər/
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Definition
(noun) A contract which binds a person to work for another, under specified conditions, for a specified time (often as an apprentice).
Sentence Examples
The indenture agreement was complex and lengthy.
Historical indenture documents are rare.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the past, many workers would sign an ____ to work for several years in exchange for travel.