bondage

(noun) the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power. Examples: "He was in bondage to fear:." "He sought release from his bondage to satan." "A self freed from the bondage of time."

(noun) the state of being under the control of another person. Synonyms: slavery, thrall, thralldom, thraldom.

(noun) sexual practice that involves physically restraining (by cords or handcuffs) one of the partners.