servitus

noun

ser·​vi·​tus

ˈservəˌtüs

plural servitutes

ˌ⸗⸗ˈtüˌtās

1

Roman law : servitude, slavery, subjection

2

Roman law : easement

Word History

Etymology

Latin servitut-, servitus, from servus slave

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