The state of being a slave; the condition in which one person is owned as property by another and is under the owner's control, especially in involuntary servitude.

Slavery was abolished in the United States in 1865 with the ratification of the 13th Amendment.

A condition of having to work very hard without proper remuneration or appreciation.

Many workers felt that the long hours and low pay amounted to a form of modern slavery.

A system or institution based on the practice of owning slaves.

The economy of the southern states in the 19th century was heavily reliant on slavery.

A state of being completely dominated or controlled by a habit, influence, or addiction.

He struggled to escape the slavery of nicotine.