SPRINGFIELD, MA - According to sources, Merriam-Webster quietly updated its definition of the word "Freedom" to match its definition of "Slavery," which the prestigious dictionary claims is more in line with modern use.

Freedom was previously defined as "the quality or state of being free" along with a set of sub-definitions. Now, however, anyone attempting to research the word will find only two words: "See Slavery."

"At Merriam-Webster, we have to update definitions all the time," said William Wordle, a researcher with the dictionary. "This is nothing new. Stop calling me the 'Thought Police.' Words hurt! I should know - I work with words!"

Critics of the change claim there's a big difference between updating a definition and changing it entirely. "Freedom does not - and never has - b

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