How was serfdom similar to african slavery?

The serf was the worst fed and rewarded, but at least he had his place and, unlike slaves, had certain rights in land and property.

A lord of the manor could not sell his serfs as a Roman might sell his slaves.

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i think a judge or jury, as they preside over the court and is the central figure in a trial.

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