disfranchise

[ dis-fran-chahyz ]
/ dɪsˈfræn tʃaɪz /

verb (used with object), dis·fran·chised, dis·fran·chis·ing.

to deprive (a person) of a right of citizenship, as of the right to vote.
to deprive of a franchise, privilege, or right.
Also disenfranchise.

Origin of disfranchise

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at dis-1, franchise

OTHER WORDS FROM disfranchise

dis·fran·chise·ment [dis-fran-chahyz-muh nt, -chiz-] /dɪsˈfræn tʃaɪz mənt, -tʃɪz-/, noun dis·fran·chis·er, noun non·dis·fran·chised, adjective un·dis·fran·chised, adjective

Words nearby disfranchise

disfellowship, disfigure, disfigurement, disfluency, disforest, disfranchise, disfranchisement, disfrock, disfunction, disfurnish, disgavel

British Dictionary definitions for disfranchisement

disfranchise
/ (dɪsˈfræntʃaɪz) /

verb

another word for disenfranchise

Cultural definitions for disfranchisement

disfranchisement
[ (dis-fran-cheyez-muhnt) ]

Removal of the franchise, or right to vote.