Disenfranchisement (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

Admin
noun
  1. the act of depriving a person of the rights or privileges of a citizen, especially the right to vote: Opponents claim that these changes to the voting registration laws will result in massive voter disenfranchisement, especially among minorities, seniors, and youth.
  2. the act of depriving a person of the rights or privileges of full participation in any community or organization, especially of the opportunity to influence policy or make one’s voice heard: The disenfranchisement of women at the household level, with male control over household funds, has contributed to the devaluation of women's labor.
  3. the act of depriving a person of a legal or commercial franchise: Persistent violations of the contract will result in the disenfranchisement of the franchisee.
Disenfranchisement (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

More Definitions