01 v. t. To deprive of a franchise or chartered right; to dispossess of the rights of a citizen, or of a particular privilege, as of voting, holding…
imp. & p. p.
Disfranchised; p. pr. & vb. n.
Disfranchising
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To deprive of a franchise or chartered right; to dispossess of the rights of a citizen, or of a particular privilege, as of voting, holding office, etc.“Sir William Fitzwilliam was disfranchised.” — Fabyan (1509).“He was partially disfranchised so as to be made incapable of taking part in public affairs.” — Thirlwall.