indenture

Definition

A legal contract binding a person to serve another for a specified period, especially in historical apprenticeships or labor agreements.

中文 约束一个人为另一个人服务特定时期的法律合同，尤其在历史上的学徒或劳动协议中。

Example

"In the 18th century, many immigrants came as indentured servants under an indenture."