Disfranchise

Definition of Disfranchise

Dis`fran´chise

v. t.

1.

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.

[imp. & p. p. Disfranchised ; p. pr. & vb. n. Disfranchising.]

Sir William Fitzwilliam was disfranchised.

- Fabyan (1509).

He was partially disfranchised so as to be made incapable of taking part in public affairs.

- Thirlwall.

Related Words

deprive, disenfranchise, disfranchisement

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