Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
penal-servitude
noun
/ˈpiː.nəl ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tjuːd/
Definition
A form of punishment that requires a person to serve a period of time in confinement or doing hard labor, often as a consequence of a legal conviction.
Examples
- He was sentenced to penal servitude for five years after being convicted of fraud.
- During the 19th century, many criminals were subjected to penal servitude, which often involved harsh labor conditions.
Meaning
Penal servitude is a legal punishment in which an individual is sentenced to work for a certain period, usually as a result of committing a crime.
Synonyms
- hard labor
- forced labor
- imprisonment
- reformatory labor
