What is serdomship?

Answer 1

Serdomship, often referred to as "serfdom," was a feudal system in which peasants, known as serfs, were tied to the land and required to serve a landowner or noble. They were not considered slaves but had limited rights and could not leave the property without permission. In exchange for protection and the right to work a portion of the land for their own subsistence, serfs provided labor and a share of their produce to their lords. This system was prevalent in medieval Europe, particularly in Eastern regions, until it began to decline in the 19th century.