Dictionary Entry
disenfranchise
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.tʃaɪz/Word FrequencyUncommon (3.62)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)To deprive someone of a franchise, generally their right to vote
Published Usage Examples
“Barack Obama is in Florida to raise money from voters whom he has worked hard to disenfranchise from the Democratic Party’s nomination process.”
“Libya's new government "will by definition disenfranchise religious minorities" and women.”
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