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Variant of enfranchise

enfranchise Definition

en·fran·chise (en fran′c̸hīz′, in-)

transitive verb enfranchised -·chised′, enfranchising -·chis′·ing

  1. to free from slavery, bondage, legal obligation, etc.
  2. to give a franchise to; specif., to admit to citizenship, esp. to the right to vote

Etymology: ME enfraunchisen < OFr enfranchiss-, stem of enfranchir, to set free, enfranchise < en-, in + franchir, to set free < franc: see frank

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enfranchisement Synonyms

enfranchisement

n.

  1. Liberation

    emancipation, release, manumission; see freeing.

  2. Empowerment

    authorization, license, the franchise; see permission, right 1, 2, vote 3.

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