proslavery
[proh-sley-vuh-ree, -sleyv-ree]
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- the favoring or support of slavery.
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Origin of proslavery
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Even some of the most Proslavery Democrats of the past are fully up to your ground to-day.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 7 (of 20)Charles Sumner
Our Proslavery education is costing a great deal,—it threatens to cost us our country!
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 7 (of 20)Charles Sumner
The Proslavery interest in the Senate is quite respectful, and does not indulge in the old-time bluster and parade.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 7 (of 20)Charles Sumner
In the country, at this time, there was strictly no dividing line between Antislavery and Proslavery.
Charles Sumner; his Complete Works, v. 4-20Charles Sumner
proslavery
- in favour of or supporting slavery
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