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Vocabulary Entry
disfranchised
|adjective • verb
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adjective
Denied the right to vote or take part fully in political life; deprived of rights or power.
Example Sentences
"The disfranchised citizens protested outside the capitol."
"Many disfranchised people felt ignored by the government."
"The law left entire communities disfranchised."
V
verb
To deprive someone of the right to vote or of political rights.
Example Sentences
"The court ruled that the policy had disfranchised many voters."
"Opponents said the law would disfranchise minority groups."
"Some leaders feared the changes would disfranchise poor citizens."