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Slavery (enslaved)

Slavery, often referred to as being enslaved, is a system where individuals, known as slaves, are treated as property and are forced to work without consent or pay. These individuals are bought, owned, sold, and in some cases, captured in the context of a slave trade. Slavery has been practiced by many societies throughout history, though it is now universally condemned as a violation of human rights. It often involves denying the enslaved person's basic rights and subjecting them to physical or emotional abuse.