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крепостно́е пра́во — meaning in English

krepostnoye pravo

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English meaning

  • serfdom noun The condition of a serf: a form of bondage under feudalism in which a peasant was tied to a lord's estate, owed labour and dues, and could not leave without permission.

Senses

крепостно́е пра́во is used for these senses in English:

  • serfdom The feudal system that includes serfs.

serfdom — full definition

  1. noun The condition of a serf: a form of bondage under feudalism in which a peasant was tied to a lord's estate, owed labour and dues, and could not leave without permission.
  2. noun Any condition of servitude or powerless dependence, used figuratively.

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