Captivity: What Is The Definition Of A Captive?

The Oxford English Dictionary, Dictionary.com, and Merriam-Webster all share similar definitions of “captivity.” According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the definition of captivity is “The condition of a captive; the state of being held a prisoner by an enemy or conqueror; sometimes spec. that of the Jews at Babylon” (INSERT SOURCE). Likewise, according to Dictionary.com, the definition of captivity is “The state or period of being held, imprisoned, enslaved, or confined” (INSERT SOURCE). Remarkably, I have already used the words “imprisoned,” “enslaved,” and “confined” throughout this speech (without even looking at Dictionary.com). After taking careful consideration, my revised, extended, and community specific definition is: “The condition