1. (n.) Slavery; the state of voluntary or compulsory subjection to a master\; the condition of being bound to service; the condition of a slave; slavery; bondage; hence, a state of slavish dependence.

2. (n.) Servants, collectively.

3. (n.) A right whereby one thing is subject to another thing or person for use or convenience, contrary to the common right.

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