Slavery, n.; pl. Slaveries.
Etymology: [See 2d Slave.]
1. The condition of a slave; the state of entire subjection of one person to the will of another. Disguise thyself as thou wilt, still, slavery, said I, still thou art a bitter draught! Sterne. I wish, from my soul, that the legislature of this state [Virginia] could see the policy of a gradual abolition of slavery. It might prevent much future mischief. Washington.
2. A condition of subjection or submission characterized by lack of freedom of action or of will. The vulgar slaveries rich men submit to. C. Lever. There is a slavery that no legislation can abolish, -- the slavery of caste. G. W. Cable.
3. The holding of slaves.
Syn. -- Bondage; servitude; inthrallment; enslavement; captivity; bond service; vassalage.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists slavery only as an antonym, under liberty.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.