Disfranchise

[dɪs'fræn(t)ʃaɪz]

Definition

(v. t.) To deprive of a franchise or chartered right; to dispossess of the rights of a citizen, or of a particular privilege, as of voting, holding office, etc.

Edited by Cathryn

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Deprive of a franchise, deprive of chartered rights or the privileges of a citizen.

Typist: Margery

Synonyms and Antonyms

[See ENFRANCHISE]

Checker: Percy

Definition

v.t. to deprive of a franchise or of rights and privileges esp. that of voting for a M.P.—n. Disfran′chisement.

Editor: Noreen