Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disfranchise
verb
/dɪsˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/
Definition
To deprive someone of the right to vote or rights as a citizen.
Examples
- Many citizens felt that new laws would disfranchise thousands of voters.
- The movement aimed to fight against policies that would disfranchise minorities.
Meaning
Disfranchising refers to the act of denying individuals or groups their voting rights, often as a means of control or discrimination.
Synonyms
- Exclude
- Deny
- Disenfranchise
