Emancipation
(noun)
- The act of freeing someone from the control of another person or authority.
- The release of a minor from the control and authority of their parents or guardians.
- The act of freeing someone from a legal bond or obligation.
- The process by which a person achieves independence and freedom.
- The legal release of a minor from the control and custody of their parents or guardians, granting them the rights and responsibilities of an adult.
Origin:
From the latin word emancipere, meaning 'to free from slavery, to liberate'.
Examples:
- The emancipation of the slaves was one of the most significant events in American history.
- She was seeking emancipation from her abusive husband in order to start a new life.
- Emancipation from parental control is often sought by minors who feel that they are mature enough to make their own decisions.
- The court granted him emancipation from the terms of his contract, freeing him to pursue other opportunities.
- She was granted emancipation from her parents and was now legally considered an adult.