peonage
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Example:The law sought to end the forced labor and bondage that many workers faced in the garment industry.
Definition:a state of confinement or restriction of freedom
From bondage
Example:The abolition of slavery marked a significant step towards ending the dehumanization and oppression of millions.
Definition:the state of being a slave; a condition in which individuals are owned by others and treated as property
From slavery
Example:Historical records show that serfdom and peonage are closely related forms of labor exploitation.
Definition:a system of labor in which peasants are bound to the land and owe service to the landowner
From serfdom
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