enfranchisement
/ɛnˈfræntʃaɪzmənt/
noun
- The right to vote in political elections.
- The new law expanded enfranchisement to include younger voters.
- The enfranchisement of women in the early 20th century changed the political landscape.
- Many activists fought for the enfranchisement of all citizens regardless of race.
- The act of giving someone freedom or the rights of a citizen.
- The enfranchisement of former slaves was a major step toward equality.
- The organization works for the enfranchisement of refugees in their new country.
- Historical documents describe the enfranchisement of various groups over time.
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