Videohard labour

Learn the meaning and usage of the term hard labour in this concise instructional video. We explore how this uncountable noun describes punitive physical work imposed by a court, often involving strenuous tasks like breaking rocks or digging. The lesson covers historical contexts, judicial sentencing, and related terms such as hard labour camps and penal servitude. You will also see examples of how to use this term in sentences correctly. Watch this lesson to master the nuances of this legal and historical vocabulary.

hard labour
A prisoner performs hard labour in a quarry.