Cap‐tiv″i‐ty (?), n. [L. captivitas: cf. F. captivité.] 1. The state of being a captive or a prisoner.
More celebrated in his captivity that in his greatest triumphs.
Dryden.
2. A state of being under control; subjection of the will or affections; bondage.
Sink in the soft captivity together.
Addison.
Syn. — Imprisonment; confinement; bondage; subjection; servitude; slavery; thralldom; serfdom.