Slave Labor
/ˈsleɪv ˈleɪbər/
Definitions
- (n.) Compulsory labor exacted under threat, without consent, typically under conditions of severe exploitation and without remuneration.
The international community condemns slave labor as a violation of human rights.
Forms
- slave labor
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'slave labor' denotes extreme forms of labor exploitation that violate fundamental rights; statutes often prohibit such practices explicitly.
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