Meaning of the word indenture in English
What does indenture mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
indenture
US /ɪnˈden.tʃɚ/
UK /ɪnˈden.tʃɚ/
Verb
1.
(in the past) to officially agree that someone, often a young person, will work for someone else, especially in order to learn a job:
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He was indentured to a carpenter.
Noun
1.
a written agreement that states the rights and responsibilities of a company that sells a bond and someone who buys it:
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The securities were issued under an indenture, dated as of June 1, 2009.
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