Associations to the word «Slavery»

Wiktionary

SLAVERY, noun. An institution or social practice of owning human beings as property, especially for use as forced laborers.
SLAVERY, noun. A condition of servitude endured by a slave.
SLAVERY, noun. (figuratively) A condition in which one is captivated or subjugated, as by greed or drugs.

Dictionary definition

SLAVERY, noun. The state of being under the control of another person.
SLAVERY, noun. The practice of owning slaves.
SLAVERY, noun. Work done under harsh conditions for little or no pay.

Wise words

The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.
Thomas Jefferson