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disenfranchise

[ dis-en-fran-chahyz ]

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verb (used with object)

disenfranchised, disenfranchising.

to deprive (a person) of a right or privilege of citizenship, especially the right to vote:
This electoral law disenfranchises people in prison and on parole, but allows those on probation to vote.
to deprive of the rights or privileges of full participation in society or in any community or organization, especially of the opportunity to influence policy or make one’s voice heard:
We are intentionally seeking to engage all employees in these discussions so as not to disenfranchise any social minority.
to deprive of a commercial or legal franchise:
There’s been talk of disenfranchising the cricket team for violation of the league’s bylaws.

disenfranchise

/ ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃɪzmənt; ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz /

verb

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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Derived Forms

disenfranchisement, noun

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of disenfranchise¹

First recorded in 1620–30; dis- ¹ + enfranchise

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Example Sentences

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Thiam said the court's decision was an "act of democratic vandalism, which will disenfranchise millions of voters".

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The bill failed on a party line vote of 3-2 over concerns from opponents that more requirements would disenfranchise eligible voters and embolden false claims that California’s elections are not secure.

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Voting rights advocates say the requirement would disenfranchise many American citizens who have the right to vote but do not have such documentation readily available.

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Proposals to restrict voting rights would disenfranchise married women more than single women, which would again do more harm to Republican women.

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In a statement accompanying the lawsuit, he described Trump's order as a "clear attack on our voting rights," arguing that a federal proof of citizenship requirement would further disenfranchise college students.

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disendow disenfranchised

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