n. [ L. captivitas: cf. F. captivité. ] 1. The state of being a captive or a prisoner. [ 1913 Webster ]
More celebrated in his captivity that in his greatest triumphs. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A state of being under control; subjection of the will or affections; bondage. [ 1913 Webster ]
Sink in the soft captivity together. Addison.
Syn. -- Imprisonment; confinement; bondage; subjection; servitude; slavery; thralldom; serfdom. [ 1913 Webster ]