That system was called debt bondage or debt servitude, where debtors were forced to work for their creditors until the debt was paid off.
feudal society and peonage society
Sure, you can always negotiate- but your creditors are not bound to deal with you.
A possible antonym of serf could be "free person" or "freeman," as a serf is a person who is bound to the land and essentially owned by a lord, whereas a free person has autonomy and is not bound to servitude.
Their feet were bound.
Unfortunately, they probably can. Original creditors are not bound by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) as are 3rd party debt collectors. However, somes states do include original creditors in their state version of the FDCPA. Check your state statutes.
An alipin, in pre-colonial Philippine society, was a form of servitude that involved individuals who were indebted or had fallen into a state of servitude due to various reasons. Their responsibilities included serving their masters in various capacities, such as performing household tasks, agricultural work, or other labor. Alipins had limited rights and were often bound to their masters, but they could also earn their freedom through various means, including paying off debts or being granted emancipation. Their status and treatment varied depending on the specific socio-economic context and the relationship with their masters.
Laws are based on specific state and associations regulate debt collectors like; ACA international, CLLA, etc. Debtors are bound by different laws depending on the state. Look at the resource box
I'm sure. Where ever there are people and society, there is bound to be crimes.
It is violent and bound in tradition. The people do not respect the authority of the Prince.
Plato believed that the perfect society should be guided by reason and ruled by philosopher-kings who base decisions on rational principles, rather than being solely bound by tradition or convention. He believed that an ideal society should be structured to promote justice, wisdom, and harmony among its citizens.
As per bye laws of society,society is not a profit making institution/organisation. so no where it is allowed to act like this. BUT YOU MAY CROSS CHECK THE SAME
To be honest, the Bible is priceless.