释义 |
indenture /in-denˈchər/ noun- The act of indenting, indentation
- A deed under seal, with mutual covenants, where the edge is indented to enable authenticity to be confirmed (law)
- A written agreement between two or more parties, esp (in pl) between an apprentice and an employer
- A contract
transitive verb- To bind by indentures
- To indent
ORIGIN: Anglo-Fr endenture, from LL indentāre; see indent indenˈtureship noun |