Slav"er*y (?), n.;
pl. Slaveries (#). [See 2d
Slave.] 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
[Virginia] could see the policy of a gradual abolition of slavery. It might prevent much future mischief. Washington.
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. The holding of slaves. Syn.
-- Bondage; servitude;
inthrallment; enslavement; captivity; bond service; vassalage.
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