Disenfranchisement
/ˌdɪsɪnˌfrænˈtʃaɪzmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.
The law was criticized for causing the disenfranchisement of minority voters.
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Commentary
Commonly used in contexts related to voting and civil rights; drafting should specify the rights affected to avoid ambiguity.
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