Indenture

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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛn.tʃər/

Definitions of indenture

noun a formal legal agreement, contract, or document, especially one relating to the borrowing of money or the hiring of labor

Example Sentences

A1 An indenture is a legal agreement between two parties.

A2 The indenture outlined the terms of the partnership.

B1 The indenture was signed by both parties and notarized.

B2 The indenture included clauses for termination and renewal.

C1 The complex indenture required legal review before signing.

C2 Negotiating the indenture took several weeks of back-and-forth discussions.

verb to bind by or as if by an indenture; to bind into service by or as if by indenture; to apprentice

Example Sentences

A1 The carpenter will indenture the edges of the wooden table for a smooth finish.

A2 She indentured her name on the contract to make it official.

B1 The company decided to indenture a new agreement with their employees to ensure fair treatment.

B2 The artist indentured intricate designs into the clay pottery to create a beautiful pattern.

C1 The lawyer carefully indentured the legal documents to avoid any loopholes in the case.

C2 The master craftsman indentured his signature style into every piece he created, making them unique and valuable.

Examples of indenture in a Sentence

formal The indenture outlined the terms and conditions of the agreement between the two parties.

informal They signed an indenture to seal the deal.

slang The indenture was like a fancy contract, man.

figurative The indenture of trust between them was unbreakable.

Grammatical Forms of indenture

past tense

indentured

plural

indentures

comparative

more indentured

superlative

most indentured

present tense

indenture

future tense

will indenture

perfect tense

have indentured

continuous tense

is indenturing

singular

indenture

positive degree

indenture

infinitive

to indenture

gerund

indenturing

participle

indenturing

Origin and Evolution of indenture

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'indenture' originated from the Old French word 'endenter', which means 'to notch or dent'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of legal documents, 'indenture' evolved to also refer to contracts or agreements with specific terms and conditions, often written in duplicate or triplicate with indentations to prevent forgery.