Indenture

/ɪnˈdɛn.ʃɝ/ noun verb

A contract which binds a person to work for another, under specified conditions, for a specified time (often as an apprentice).

Meaning

  1. (noun) A contract which binds a person to work for another, under specified conditions, for a specified time (often as an apprentice).
  2. (noun) A document, written as duplicates separated by indentations, specifying such a contract.
  3. (noun) An indentation.
  4. (verb) To bind a person under such a contract.
  5. (verb) To indent; to make hollows, notches, or wrinkles in; to furrow. “Though age may creep on, and indenture the brow.”

Letter breakdown

  • Indenture contains 9 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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What does Indenture mean?

A contract which binds a person to work for another, under specified conditions, for a specified time (often as an apprentice).

How many letters are in Indenture?

Indenture has 9 letters.

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