1. the condition of being a slave or being forced to obey another
Usage: formal
2. a legal right that allows someone to use another person’s property for a specific purpose
Usage: legal

Examples

• The abolition movement fought to end all forms of servitudes.
• Many people lived in servitudes under the feudal system.
• The property deed included several servitudes for neighboring landowners.
• A servitude allows the utility company to access power lines on private land.
• The ancient Romans relied heavily on various forms of servitudes.
• Legal servitudes can affect property values and development rights.