Enfranchise

Pronunciation

• IPA: /É›nˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪz/

Origin

From Old French enfranchir ("to set free, enfranchise"), from en- ("in") + franchir ("to set free").

Full definition of enfranchise

Verb

1. To grant the franchise to an entity, specifically:
1. To grant the privilege of voting to a person or group of people.
2. To grant municipal or parliamentary rights to an entity such as a city or constituency.
3. To grant freedom from slavery or servitude.

Related terms

• franchise
• disenfranchise