Definitions

1. noun

The state or condition of being a slave or a servant, or a period of forced labor or servitude.

“The abolition of slavery and the end of servitude marked a significant milestone in the country’s history.”

2. noun

A state of being bound or obligated to serve or obey someone or something.

“The treaty imposed a period of servitude on the conquered nation, forcing them to pay heavy tributes.”

3. noun

A condition of being subject to someone or something’s power or control.

“The country’s servitude to foreign powers limited its ability to make its own decisions.”

4. noun

A state of being in a subordinate or inferior position.

“The company’s servitude to the market meant that it had to adapt quickly to changing consumer trends.”

5. noun

A period of forced labor or work, especially in a prison or under a sentence.

“The prisoner was sentenced to a period of servitude in the correctional facility.”

6. noun

A state of being devoted or dedicated to a particular service or cause.

“The activist’s life of servitude to the cause was marked by tireless dedication and advocacy.”

7. verb

To force or compel someone or something to serve or obey.

“The conqueror’s armies served to enslave and servitude the defeated nation.”

8. verb

To subject someone or something to power or control.

“The country’s servitude to the imperial power was a major point of contention.”