indenturing Definition

indenture
noun

1. A contract binding an apprentice to a master.

Form: indentures (usually)
2. An indented document, agreement or contract between two or more parties (see indent¹ verb 2, 3).

verb indentured, indenturing

chiefly old use:
1. To bind (eg an apprentice) by indentures.
2. To bind (eg another party) by an indented contract or agreement.

Etymology: 14c; see indent¹.