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Personal Liberty Laws

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Personal Liberty Laws, also known as personal freedom laws, were a series of laws enacted in the United States during the mid-19th century. These laws were aimed at protecting the rights and freedoms of escaped slaves and preventing their capture and return to slavery.

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1. Noun: The enactment of personal liberty laws was a significant step towards the abolition of slavery.

2. Noun: Many states in the North passed their own personal liberty laws to provide sanctuary for escaped slaves.

3. Adjective: The personal liberty laws granted certain rights and protections to those individuals seeking asylum from slavery.

4. Adjective: The personal liberty laws were deemed unconstitutional by pro-slavery advocates.

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