slave code

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Definition von slave code im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

Any of several laws that regulated slavery

In U.S. history, law governing the status of slaves, enacted by those colonies or states that permitted slavery. Slaves were considered property rather than persons. They had few legal rights: in court, their testimony was inadmissible in cases involving whites; they could make no contract nor own any property; they could not strike a white person, even if attacked by one; they could not be away from their owner's premises without permission; they could not assemble unless a white person was present; they could not be taught to read or write; and they were not permitted to marry. Offenders were subject to severe punishment, including whipping, branding, imprisonment, and death. See also black code

Relevante Übersetzungen

slave codes

plural form of slave code

Türkische aussprache

sleyv kōd

Aussprache

/ˈslāv ˈkōd/ /ˈsleɪv ˈkoʊd/