 enfranchise |
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| 1. | [ verb ] grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude | |
| Synonyms: | affranchise | |
| Examples: | "Slaves were enfranchised in the mid-19th century" |
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| Related terms: | liberate enfranchisement | |
| 2. | [ verb ] grant voting rights | |
| Synonyms: | enfranchize | |
| Related terms: | disenfranchise accord franchise | |
| Similar spelling: |
enfranchised enfranchize |
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