Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
/ˈθɜrˌtinθ əˈmɛndmənt tu ði juːˈnaɪtɪd steɪts ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən/
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- (n.) The constitutional amendment ratified in 1865 that abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States, except as punishment for a crime.
The Thirteenth Amendment was a landmark in the abolition of slavery.
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This amendment is primarily cited in contexts involving civil rights, constitutional law, and historical analysis of slavery abolition. Drafting references should specify the exact amendment number and the constitutional scope to avoid confusion with other civil rights provisions.
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