peonage
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pe·on·age
(pē′ə-nĭj)n.
1. The condition of being a peon.
2. A system by which debtors are bound in servitude to their creditors until their debts are paid.
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peonage
(ˈpiːənɪdʒ) orpeonism
n
1. (Sociology) the state of being a peon
2. (Banking & Finance) a system in which a debtor must work for his creditor until the debt is paid off
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pe•on•age
(ˈpi ə nɪdʒ)n.
1. the condition or service of a peon.
2. the practice of holding persons in servitude or partial slavery, as to work off a debt or to serve a penal sentence.
[1840–50, Amer.]
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Noun | 1. | peonage - the condition of a peon subjection, subjugation - forced submission to control by others |
2. | peonage - the practice of making a debtor work for his creditor until the debt is discharged |
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