Indenture

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈdɛntʃər/

Indenture (noun)

  1. A formal agreement, especially one that binds someone to work for another for a period.
  2. A legal document that describes the terms of a contract or agreement.
  3. A series of cuts or notches on an edge, resembling teeth.

Examples

  • The apprentice signed an indenture to learn the trade.
  • An indenture was required for the job training program.

Common collocations: sign an indenture, break an indenture, draft an indenture, review an indenture, sharp indenture

Synonyms of Indenture

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Indenture

  • in the context of binding agreements