disfranchisement

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Noun disfranchisement has 1 sense

disfranchisement - the discontinuation of a franchise; especially the discontinuation of the right to vote
--₁ is a kind of discontinuance, discontinuation

Derived form: verb disfranchise₁

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Disfranchisement

Definition

Noun

The act of depriving or taking away a person's right to vote or participate in an electoral process.

Sense 1

Noun: The legal or political restriction that results in the denial of voting rights.

Example sentence: Disfranchisement is considered a violation of basic human rights in democratic societies.

Sense 2

Noun: The action of excluding or marginalizing certain groups of people from participating in societal activities.

Example sentence: Gender-based disfranchisement continues to be a significant issue in many countries.

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