disfranchise

Meanings

• Verb

  To deprive (a group or class) of political or civil rights or privileges.

  - "The government disfranchised women until the early 20th century."
  - "The new law disfranchised thousands of felons."

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Variants

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disfranchise , disfranchised , disfranchisement , disfranchisements , disfranchises , disfranchising

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'franchisare' meaning 'to make free'. Dis- is a prefix meaning 'opposite' or 'reverse'.

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Trivia

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1. The 15th Amendment to the US Constitution, ratified in 1870, prohibits the government from disfranchising citizens based on race.

2. The term 'disenfranchised' is often used synonymously with 'disfranchise', but it refers specifically to individuals who have been denied the right to vote.

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Related Concepts

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1. Suffrage: The right to vote in political elections. Disfranchise is the opposite of suffrage.

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Culture

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Disfranchise has historical significance in the context of voting rights and civil rights. It has been used in literature and political discourse to discuss issues related to equality and democracy.

How to Memorize "disfranchise"

1. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: Disfranchise means to take away rights, like a franchise, but in reverse.

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