State of Slavery or Work Imposed as Punishment

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Medieval Times, Group 228, Puzzle 3 (Gothic Cathedrals).

Question is: State of Slavery or Work Imposed as Punishment

and the answer is: SERVITUDE

Word Meaning:

SERVITUDE — The state of being a slave; slavery; being forced to work for others or do their bidding without one's consent or against one's will, either in perpetuity or for a period of time over which one has little or no control.

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