slave codes

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Definition von slave codes im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

plural form of slave code

Relevante Übersetzungen

slave code

Any of several laws that regulated slavery

slave code

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

Türkische aussprache

sleyv kōdz

Aussprache

/ˈslāv ˈkōdz/ /ˈsleɪv ˈkoʊdz/