slavery

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

Disguise thyself as thou wilt, still, slavery, said I, still thou art a bitter draught! Sterne. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A condition of subjection or submission characterized by lack of freedom of action or of will. [ 1913 Webster ]

The vulgar slaveries rich men submit to. C. Lever. [ 1913 Webster ]

There is a slavery that no legislation can abolish, -- the slavery of caste. G. W. Cable. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. The holding of slaves. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Bondage; servitude; inthrallment; enslavement; captivity; bond service; vassalage. [ 1913 Webster ]