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Servitude
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a condition in which individuals are forced to work or provide services against their will, without the ability to freely leave or negotiate their conditions
Examples
Many immigrants in the early 20th century faced servitude in sweatshops, enduring grueling hours for minimal pay.
The practice of debt bondage often traps individuals in servitude, where their labor is used to repay debts that grow faster than they can be paid off.
