servitude

Servitude refers to a legal relationship where an individual is bound to serve another person, often through obligations such as work, service, or certain rights over property. Historically, it involves a person being under the authority of a landowner or employer, with specific duties they must perform. Servitude can be voluntary or imposed, and it often appears in contexts like employment, tenancy, or property rights. Essentially, it describes a situation where one person's freedom is limited by legal or customary obligations to serve or support another, typically related to land use or labor arrangements.