Modern Slavery
/ˈmɒdərn ˈsleɪvəri/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal and human rights concept encompassing contemporary practices of human trafficking, forced labor, servitude, and exploitation that violate freedom.
The government has enacted new legislation to combat modern slavery in all its forms.
Forms
- modern slavery
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Commentary
Modern slavery is a broad term often used in legislation and international law to address various forms of coercive labor and servitude distinct from historical chattel slavery.
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