SERVITUDE


Meaning of SERVITUDE in English

[ 'sə:vɪtju:d ]

■ noun

1》 the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful.

2》 Law, archaic the subjection of property to an easement.

Origin

ME: via OFr. from L. servitudo , from servus 'slave'.

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