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Servitude [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. The condition of a slave; the state of involuntary subjection to a master; slavery; bondage. Such is the state of slaves in America. A large portion of the human race is in servitude .

2. The state of a servant. [ Less common and less proper .]

3. The condition of a conquered country.

4. A state of slavish dependence. Some persons may be in love with splendid servitude .

5. Servants, collectively. [ Not in use .]

Servitude [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. The state of voluntary or compulsory subjection to a master; the condition of being bound to service; the condition of a slave; slavery; bondage; hence, a state of slavish dependence.

2. Servants, collectively.

3. A right whereby one thing is subject to another thing or person for use or convenience, contrary to the common right.