Slave Trade
/ˈsleɪv treɪd/
Definitions
- (n.) The historical commercial practice of capturing, transporting, and selling people as slaves, especially prevalent until the 19th century and now universally condemned and prohibited under international law.
The transatlantic slave trade was a brutal chapter in world history repudiated by modern legal systems.
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- slave trade
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Commentary
Legal discussions of 'slave trade' often focus on its prohibition under treaties and customary international law; modern references emphasize its illegality and human rights implications.
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