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Captivity
01
the state of being confined, imprisoned, or held against one's will
02
the state of being a slave
Example
In captivity, the parakeet laid eggs several times a year in its nesting box.
The movie protagonist's break from captivity was a heart-pounding moment in the film.
Animals in captivity may suffer if they are starved or not provided with sufficient food.
In captivity, efforts are made to recreate natural conditions that encourage animals to engender.
The survivors recounted the various tortures they endured during their captivity.
