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All vestiges of the feudal system with its oppression of the poor were abolished.
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oppression = unfair treatment
I'm alright on oppression.†

Definitions:

(1) (oppress as in: oppressive government)
to dominate harshly and unfairly; or to make suffer
The meaning of oppress depends upon its context. For example:
- "The authorities oppress political activists," or "The new nation oppressed Native Americans." -- to dominate harshly and unfairly
- "She is oppressed by excessive debt." - made to suffer
(2) (oppress as in: oppressive heat)
to make uncomfortable (weigh heavily on the senses or spirit)
(3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)