Slav″er‐y (?), n.; pl.Slaveries (#). [See 2d Slave.] 1. The condition of a slave; the state of entire subjection of one person to the will of another.
Disguise thyself as thou wilt, still, slavery, said I, still thou art a bitter draught! Sterne.
I wish, from my soul, that the legislature of this state could see the policy of a gradual abolition of slavery. It might prevent much future mischief. Washington.
2. A condition of subjection or submission characterized by lack of freedom of action or of will.
The vulgar slaveries rich men submit to. C. Lever.
There is a slavery that no legislation can abolish, — the slavery of caste. G. W. Cable.
3. The holding of slaves.
Syn. — Bondage; servitude; inthrallment; enslavement; captivity; bond service; vassalage.