peonage

pe·on·age  (p-nj)

n.

1. The condition of being a peon.

2. A system by which debtors are bound in servitude to their creditors until their debts are paid.

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peonage [ˈpiːənɪdʒ], peonism [ˈpiːəˌnɪzəm]

n

1. (Sociology) the state of being a peon

2. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance) a system in which a debtor must work for his creditor until the debt is paid off

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	peonage - the condition of a peon subjection, subjugation - forced submission to control by others
	2.	peonage - the practice of making a debtor work for his creditor until the debt is discharged practice, pattern - a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"

Translations

peonage [ˈpiːənɪdʒ] N → condición f de peón (fig) → servidumbre f, esclavitud f