Word Meaning

indenture definition and meaning

n. The act of indenting, or state of being indented.
n. A mutual agreement in writing between two or more parties, whereof each party has usually a counterpart or duplicate; sometimes in the pl., a short form for indentures of apprenticeship, the contract by which a youth is bound apprentice to a master.
v. t. To indent; to make hollows, notches, or wrinkles in; to furrow.
v. t. To bind by indentures or written contract; as, to indenture an apprentice.
v. i. To run or wind in and out; to be cut or notched; to indent.

Crossword clues for indenture

- Contract
- Contract; deed