a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
in a subordinate position
an electrical force linking atoms
a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal
a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest
a connection that fastens things together
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
