Definition: The word "ajourise" appears in the Hebrew Bible (King James Version) to be a term for the practice or state of being in bondage, enslaved, or under the dominion of another person. It can also refer to a physical or spiritual confinement. In the context of Jewish law and custom, an ajourise is often described as a condition where someone's freedom was taken from them by a third party; this could be a landlord or owner who took possession of their property without their consent, or it could refer to being bound by someone else under the authority of a judge. The term "ajourise" has several meanings depending on context. It can also imply an act of violence, such as a slave being forced to work for a higher wage than his own, but this does not typically describe a specific situation in Jewish law and tradition.

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