slavery

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

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