sujétion

Definitions of sujétion
  1. noun
    the state of being under the control of another person
    synonyms: esclavage
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    types:
    dépendance, servitude
    state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment
    esclavage, servage
    the state of a serf
  2. noun
    forced submission to control by others
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    oppression
    the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: "after years of oppression they finally revolted"
    asservissement, captivité
    the state of being a slave
    esclavage
    the state of being under the control of another person
    détention, emprisonnement
    the state of being confined
    dépendance, servitude
    state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment
    esclavage, servage
    the state of a serf
    limitation
    the state of being physically constrained
    captivité
    the state of being imprisoned
    détention
    a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
    type of:
    lien, rapport
    a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
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