White Slave Traffic Act — White′ Slave′ Traf′fic Act n. gov Mann Act … From formal English to slang
white slave — A term formerly used in the United States statutes to indicate a female with reference to whom an offense is committed under the so called Mann White Slave Traffic Act of June 25, 1910, prohibiting the transportation in interstate and foreign… … Black's law dictionary
White slavery — is a term that was used to refer to sexual slavery. It was first used in 19th century Britain to refer to prostitution of children.Forced prostitutionThe Eliza Armstrong caseThe term gained particular prominence in England during the trial and… … Wikipedia
Mann Act — The White Slave Traffic Act, better known as the Mann Act, is a United States law, passed June 25, 1910 (ch. 395, 36 Stat. 825; codified as amended at 18 U.S.C. §§ 2421–2424). It is named after Congressman James Robert Mann,… … Wikipedia
Mann Act — n. A federal statute that makes it a crime to transport a woman or girl across state lines for immoral purposes such as prostitution; also called the White Slave Traffic Act. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of… … Law dictionary
Mann Act — Federal statute (White Slave Traffic Act, 18 U.S.C.A. No. 2421) making it a crime to transport a woman or girl in interstate or foreign commerce for the purpose of prostitution or debauchery, or for any other immoral purpose … Black's law dictionary
Mann Act — Federal statute (White Slave Traffic Act, 18 U.S.C.A. No. 2421) making it a crime to transport a woman or girl in interstate or foreign commerce for the purpose of prostitution or debauchery, or for any other immoral purpose … Black's law dictionary
Mann Act — Same as White Slave Traffic Act … Ballentine's law dictionary
Sherman Antitrust Act — Sen. John Sherman (R OH), the principal author of the Sherman Antitrust Act … Wikipedia
Arab slave trade — For the relation between the Islamic religion and the institution of slavery, see Islamic views on slavery. Part of a series on Slavery … Wikipedia
