proslavery

proslavery
proslaver, n.proslaveryism, n.
/proh slay"veuh ree, -slayv"ree/, adj.
1. favoring slavery.
2. U.S. Hist. favoring the continuance of the institution of slavery of blacks, or opposed to interference with it.
n.
3. the favoring or support of slavery.
[1830-40, Amer.; PRO-1 + SLAVERY]

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