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occupation franchise

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noun

  1. the right of a tenant to vote in national and local elections

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In 1860 the Palmerston government proposed a six pound occupation franchise for boroughs, and ten pounds for counties.

From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) by Morley, John

He proposed to reduce the occupation franchise for boroughs to a £6 rating, in counties to £20. 

From The Real Gladstone an Anecdotal Biography by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)

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