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enfranchise

en.fran.chise \in-'fran-.chi-z\ \-.chi-z-m*nt, -ch*z-\ vt [ME enfranchisen, 
   fr. MF enfranchiss-, stem of enfranchir, fr]. OF, fr. en- + franc free - 
   more at FRANK 1: to set free (as from slavery)  2: to endow with a 
   franchise :  2a: to admit to the privileges of a citizen; specif : to admit 
   to  the right of suffrage 2b: to admit (a municipality) to political 
   privileges or rights  - en.fran.chise.ment n