disenfranchise
[ dis-en-fran-chahyz ]
/ ˌdɪs ɛnˈfræn tʃaɪz /
verb (used with object), dis·en·fran·chised, dis·en·fran·chis·ing.
to disfranchise.
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Origin of disenfranchise
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disfranchise
/ (ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to deprive (a person) of the right to vote or other rights of citizenship
to deprive (a place) of the right to send representatives to an elected body
to deprive (a business concern, etc) of some privilege or right
to deprive (a person, place, etc) of any franchise or right
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disenfranchise
"deprive of civil or electoral privileges," 1640s, from dis- + enfranchise. Earlier form was disfranchise (mid-15c.). Related: Disenfranchised; disenfranchisement.
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