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servitude

[sur-vi-tood, -tyood] / ˈsɜr vɪˌtud, -ˌtjud /


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When it was adopted, California’s Article I, Section 18 decreed: “Neither slavery, nor involuntary servitude, unless for the punishment of crimes, shall ever be tolerated in this State.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

Critics of conscription argued that forcing individuals into military service under threat of imprisonment was a clear example of involuntary servitude.

From Slate Apr. 15, 2026

No-nonsense Maomao, a Tang Dynasty-era girl raised in a brothel who escapes servitude to parlay her apothecary skills in service of the palace, is one of the best female protagonists of all time.

From Salon Dec. 19, 2025

Sara suddenly found herself unwillingly living a life of servitude.

From BBC Dec. 2, 2025

I understood only that my father enjoyed my practicing the motions, that it was an exercise of my servitude to him, the posture he desired.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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