corvee

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Noun — Unpaid labour, especially on roads or public works, historically demanded by a feudal lord or government instead of tax payment.

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Corvee is a historical and academic term, rarely used in everyday conversation.

Etymology

Corvee comes from the French word corvée, which developed from a Late Latin term derived from the Latin verb conrogare, meaning to call people together by entreaty.

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Frequently asked questions

What does corvee mean?

Corvee is unpaid labour, often on roads or similar public works, owed to a lord or the state instead of tax.

Is corvee the same as forced labour?

It is a specific historical form of it, where labour was demanded in place of paying taxes.

Where does the word corvee come from?

It comes from French, tracing back to a Latin verb meaning to call together by entreaty.

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