| Word | manumission |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. The act of freeing one's slaves. |
| Sentence | Racism muted these human instincts, even as laws banning interracial sex, prohibiting manumission, and outlawing criticism of slavery acknowledged their existence. |
| Source | The Atlantic |
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