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Webster 1913 Edition

Disfranchise

Dis-fran′chise

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Disfranchised
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Disfranchising
.]
[Cf.
Diffranchise
.]
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.
Sir William Fitzwilliam was
disfranchised
.
Fabyan (1509).
He was partially
disfranchised
so as to be made incapable of taking part in public affairs.
Thirlwall.

Webster 1828 Edition

Disfranchise

DISFRANCHISE

,
Verb.
T.
[dis and franchise.] To deprive of the rights and privileges of a free citizen; to deprive of chartered rights and immunities; to deprive of any franchise, as of the right of voting in elections, &c.

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