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slavery

/ˈsleɪvəɹi/
noun
  1. An institution or social practice of owning human beings as property, especially for use as forced laborers.

  2. A condition of servitude endured by a slave.

  3. A condition in which one is captivated or subjugated, as by greed or drugs.

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