Synonyms

affranchise

American

[uh-fran-chahyz] / əˈfræn tʃaɪz /

verb (used with object)

affranchised, affranchising

to free from a state of dependence, servitude, or obligation.

affranchise British

/ əˈfræntʃaɪz /

verb

(tr) to release from servitude or an obligation

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Other Word Forms

affranchisement noun

Etymology

Origin of affranchise

1450–1500; late Middle English < Middle French afranchiss-, long stem of afranchir, verbal derivative, with a- a- ⁵, of franc free; frank ¹

Example Sentences

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Barbaric independence had followed Greek and Roman slavery, which in turn was succeeded by feudal servitude, to reappear once more in the affranchised communes.

From Project Gutenberg

After having affranchised the children of their slaves the Europeans of the Southern States would very shortly be obliged to extend the same benefit to the whole black population.

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