Disenfranchisement
(noun)
- The act or process of depriving someone of their rights, especially the right to vote.
- The state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.
Origin:
Derived from the word 'disenfranchise', which means to deprive of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.
Examples:
- The disenfranchisement of minority groups has been a historical issue in many countries.
- The disenfranchisement caused by the new law was widely criticized by civil rights organizations.
- The disenfranchisement caused by the election fraud was a major concern for the international community.
- The disenfranchisement caused by the conviction resulted in the loss of his right to vote.
- The disenfranchisement caused by the legislation had a significant impact on the outcome of the election.