- to deprive (a person) of a right or privilege of citizenship, especially the right to vote: This electoral law disenfranchises people in prison and on parole, but allows those on probation to vote.
- to deprive of the rights or privileges of full participation in society or in any community or organization, especially of the opportunity to influence policy or make one’s voice heard: We are intentionally seeking to engage all employees in these discussions so as not to disenfranchise any social minority.
- to deprive of a commercial or legal franchise: There’s been talk of disenfranchising the cricket team for violation of the league’s bylaws.
- to deprive (a person) of the right to vote or other rights of citizenship
- to deprive (a place) of the right to send representatives to an elected body
- to deprive (a business concern, etc) of some privilege or right
- to deprive (a person, place, etc) of any franchise or right
