1. Plural of indentureship; the state, condition, or period of being bound by an indenture, especially as an apprentice or servant.
Usage: Formal and historical; Often refers to labor agreements in colonial America and Britain

Examples

• Many colonists arrived in America through indentureships that bound them to work for several years.
• The indentureships of the 18th century were contracts that specified the terms of labor and housing.
• Young people often entered indentureships to learn a trade while providing labor to their masters.
• Historical records document thousands of indentureships that shaped early American society.
• The conditions of indentureships varied widely depending on the employer and the specific agreement.