SLAVERY

SLAVERY. → See SERVANT, BOND

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slavery. Slavery, n. the condition of a slave, servitude

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Slav″er‐y (?), n.; pl. Slaveries (#). [[See 2d Slave.]] 1. 1. The condition of a slave; the state of entire subjection of one person to the will of another.
Disguise thyself as thou wilt, still, slavery, said I, still thou art a bitter draught! Sterne. I wish, from my soul, that the legislature of this state could see the policy of a gradual abolition of slavery. It might prevent much future mischief. Washington. 2. 2. A condition of subjection or submission characterized by lack of freedom of action or of will.
The vulgar slaveries rich men submit to. C. Lever. There is a slavery that no legislation can abolish, — the slavery of caste. G. W. Cable. 3. 3. The holding of slaves.
Syn. — Bondage; servitude; inthrallment; enslavement; captivity; bond service; vassalage.