Definitions

1. verb

to give someone the right to vote or to take part in a political process, or to give a country independence

“The new law will enfranchise all citizens, allowing them to vote in the upcoming election.”

2. noun

the act of giving someone the right to vote or to take part in a political process

“The enfranchisement of women marked a significant turning point in the history of democracy.”

3. noun

the state of being a citizen with the right to vote or to take part in a political process

“After becoming a naturalized citizen, she experienced a sense of enfranchisement and was able to participate in the democratic process.”