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Definitions from the WebCorveeNounA corvee is an unpaid labor obligation imposed by the government, typically used for public works or military service. Example sentence: The peasants were forced to participate in a corvee to repair the damaged roads. Noun (Historical)In the past, a corvee referred to a form of forced labor exacted by feudal lords from their serfs. Example sentence: The serfs had to provide a certain number of days of corvee each year to fulfill their obligations to the lord. VerbTo corvee means to engage or require individuals to perform unpaid labor for the government or a dominant authority. Example sentence: The government decided to corvee able-bodied men for the construction of a new dam. AdjectiveCorvee can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to or connected with forced labor obligations. Example sentence: The village had a corvee system in place, where every household had to contribute a certain number of hours of labor. Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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