Bonded Labour

Pronunciation: /bɑndɪd ˈleɪbər/

Definitions of bonded labour

noun the labor or work performed by individuals who are in a bonded labor situation

Example Sentences

A1 Bonded labour is when someone is forced to work to pay off a debt.

A2 In some countries, bonded labour is still a common practice.

B1 The government has implemented laws to combat bonded labour and protect workers' rights.

B2 International organizations are working together to eradicate bonded labour globally.

C1 The complexities of bonded labour require a multidisciplinary approach to address effectively.

C2 Research has shown the long-term impacts of bonded labour on individuals and societies.

Examples of bonded labour in a Sentence

formal Bonded labour refers to the practice of individuals being forced to work in order to repay a debt.

informal Some people are trapped in bonded labour where they have to work to pay off a debt.

slang Being stuck in bonded labour is like being in debt slavery.

figurative The weight of bonded labour can feel like chains holding you back from freedom.

Grammatical Forms of bonded labour

• past tense: bonded
• plural: bonded labours
• comparative: more bonded
• superlative: most bonded
• present tense: bond
• future tense: will bond
• perfect tense: have bonded
• continuous tense: is bonding
• singular: bonded labour
• positive degree: bonded
• infinitive: to bond
• gerund: bonding
• participle: bonding

Origin and Evolution of bonded labour

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'bonded labour' originated in medieval Europe.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a system where workers were bound to a specific employer by a debt or obligation. Over time, the term came to be associated with forced labor and exploitation of individuals.