n. [ Cf. F. affranchissement. ] The act of making free; enfranchisement. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. Releasing from slavery or custody. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Admission to the freedom of a corporation or body politic; investiture with the privileges of free citizens. [ 1913 Webster ]
Enfranchisement of copyhold (Eng. Law), the conversion of a copyhold estate into a freehold. Mozley & W. [ 1913 Webster ]