Slavery
/ˈsleɪvəri/
Definitions
- (n.) The condition or system in which individuals are owned as property and deprived of personal freedom under the control of another.
Slavery was abolished in many countries during the 19th century.
- (n.) The practice or system of holding people in forced labor or servitude.
International law prohibits slavery and human trafficking.
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Commentary
Slavery as a legal term encompasses both ownership-based bondage and forced labor systems; modern legal frameworks often use related terms to address evolving forms of exploitation.
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