A social system based on personal ownership of resources and personal fealty between a suzerain (lord) and a vassal (subject). Defining characteristics are direct ownership of resources, personal loyalty, and a hierarchical social structure reinforced by religion.
An institution or social practice of owning human beings as property, especially for use as forced laborers.
A condition of servitude endured by a slave.
A condition in which one is captivated or subjugated, as by greed or drugs.
Forced labor in general, regardless of legality.
Covered in slaver; slobbery.