| disfranchisement | (n) the discontinuation of a franchise; especially the discontinuation of the right to vote |
| Disfranchise | v. t. Sir William Fitzwilliam was disfranchised. Fabyan (1509). [ 1913 Webster ] He was partially disfranchised so as to be made incapable of taking part in public affairs. Thirlwall. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| disfranchised | adj. deprived of the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote. Opposite of |
| Disfranchisement | n. The act of disfranchising, or the state of being disfranchised; deprivation of privileges of citizenship or of chartered immunities. [ 1913 Webster ] Sentenced first to dismission from the court, and then to disfranchisement and expulsion from the colony. Palfrey. [ 1913 Webster ] |