dis enfranchise
ɛnˈfræn verb (used with object), dis·en·fran·chised, dis·en·fran·chis·ing.
to disfranchise.
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disenfranchise or disfranchise (ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to deprive (a person) of the right to vote or other rights of citizenship |
| 2. | to deprive (a place) of the right to send representatives to an elected body |
| 3. | to deprive (a business concern, etc) of some privilege or right |
| 4. | to deprive (a person, place, etc) of any franchise or right |
| disfranchise or disfranchise | |
| —vb | |
| disenfranchisement or disfranchise | |
| —n | |
| dis'franchisement or disfranchise | |
| —n | |
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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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