servitút

Servitút is a legal concept that refers to a form of servitude or obligation that binds one person to another. It is often associated with feudal systems, where a person (the servitor) is legally bound to serve another person (the master) for a specific period or for life. This arrangement typically involves the servitor working on the master's land or property in exchange for protection, food, and sometimes other benefits.

Servitút can be categorized into different types based on the nature of the obligation and the duration of the servitude. For example, personal servitút involves the servitor performing labor for the master, while real servitút involves the servitor using or enjoying the master's property. The duration of servitút can range from a fixed term to life, depending on the legal and social context.

Historically, servitút was prevalent in various societies, including those in Europe during the feudal period. It was a common practice in which peasants or serfs were bound to the land of a lord or noble, working the land in exchange for protection and the right to live on it. This system was often characterized by a high degree of inequality and exploitation.

In modern times, servitút is less common due to the evolution of legal systems and social structures. However, it can still be found in certain contexts, such as indentured servitude in historical or cultural practices, or in specific legal arrangements in some jurisdictions. The concept of servitút has also been used in economic and legal theories to describe various forms of dependency and obligation.