About The Word Slavery

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Slavery

Slavery Meaning & Definition
Slavery Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Slavery?

[n] the practice of slaveholding
[n] work done under harsh conditions for little or no pay
[n] the state of being under the control of another person

Synonyms | Synonyms for Slavery: bondage | thraldom | thrall | thralldom

Related Terms | Find terms related to Slavery:

See Also | captivity | enslavement | labor | labour | pattern | practice | servitude | toil

Slavery In Webster's Dictionary

\Slav"er*y\, n.; pl. {Slaveries}. [See 2d {Slave}.] 1. The condition of a slave; the state of entire subjection of one person to the will of another. Disguise thyself as thou wilt, still, slavery, said I, still thou art a bitter draught! --Sterne. I wish, from my soul, that the legislature of this state [Virginia] could see the policy of a gradual abolition of slavery. It might prevent much future mischief. --Washington. 2. A condition of subjection or submission characterized by lack of freedom of action or of will. The vulgar slaveries rich men submit to. --C. Lever. There is a slavery that no legislation can abolish, -- the slavery of caste. --G. W. Cable. 3. The holding of slaves. Syn: Bondage; servitude; inthrallment; enslavement; captivity; bond service; vassalage.

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