manumit

• Verbe signifiant affranchir un esclave ou une personne en servitude ; libérer de l'esclavage, rendre à la liberté.

A verb meaning to release from slavery or servitude; to set free.

1. Free from slaveryC2formal

   To release someone from slavery or servitude; to set free.

   Affranchir de l'esclavage

   • The master decided to manumit his loyal servant after many years of service.
   • In ancient Rome, some owners would manumit their slaves as a reward.
   • The document officially manumitted the entire family from bondage.

   Synonymesdeliveremancipateenfranchisefreeliberatereleaseset freeunchain

   Antonymescaptivateenslavesubjugate