enfranchisement

• Nom désignant l'action d'accorder à quelqu'un des droits civiques, notamment le droit de vote, ou l'état de celui qui est libéré de contraintes légales ou de l'esclavage.

A noun referring to the act of granting someone the rights of citizenship, especially the right to vote, or the state of being set free from legal restrictions or servitude.

indénombrable

1. C1formal

   The act of granting a person or group the right to vote in political elections.

   droit de vote

   • The enfranchisement of women was a major milestone in history.
   • The movement fought for the enfranchisement of all citizens regardless of race.
   • Universal enfranchisement is a cornerstone of modern democracy.

   Synonymesfranchisesuffragevote

   Antonymesdisenfranchisementdisfranchisement

2. Liberation or freedomC2formal

   The act of setting someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions.

   Affranchissement

   • The enfranchisement of slaves was a long and difficult process.
   • Economic enfranchisement allows individuals to participate fully in society.
   • The new laws led to the enfranchisement of marginalized communities.

   Synonymesdeliverancedischargeemancipationfreedomliberationmanumissionrelease

   Antonymesbondageenslavementoppressionsubjugation