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Slavery
01
the state in which a person is owned by someone and used for forced labor
Examples
Slavery was a dark chapter in history that deprived millions of their basic human rights.
02
the practice of owning and controlling people as property, denying them basic human rights and freedoms
Examples
Slavery was widely practiced in ancient civilizations, where slaves were considered the property of their owners.
03
labor carried out under severe conditions for minimal or no compensation
Examples
Workers described their situation as a form of slavery.
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