371. Slavery

See also 68. CAPTIVITY .

abolitionism

the movement for the abolition of slavery, especially Negro slavery in the U.S. —abolitionist, n.

helotism

the condition or quality of being a helot; serfdom or slavery. Also helotage, helotry .

indentureship

1. the state or period of being indentured or apprenticed; apprenticeship.

2. the state or period of being a servant bound to service for a specified time in return for passage to a colony.

servilism

a doctrine that advocates slavery. —servility, n.