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disenfranchise

/dɪsɛnˈfrænʃɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does disenfranchise mean?

verb

To deprive someone of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote. To exclude someone from a particular group or activity.

Example

"The new law disenfranchised many low-income citizens, making it difficult for them to participate in the democratic process."

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