Meaning Of The Word Free soil

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What's The Definition Of Free soil?

free soil in American English
opposed to the extension of slavery; specif., designating or of a former (1848-54) political party (Free-Soil Party) that opposed the spread of slavery into the Territories
territory in which there is no slavery; esp., any territory in the U.S. where slavery was prohibited before the Civil War
noun: a region, esp. a U.S. territory, prohibiting slavery prior to the Civil War

free-soil in American English
adjective: pertaining to or opposing the extension of slavery in the Territories

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