e|man|ci|pa|tion

e|man|ci|pa|tion
e|man|ci|pa|tion «ih MAN suh PAY shuhn», noun.
the act or process of setting free from slavery of any kind; release: »

The emancipation of the slaves within any state in armed rebellion was proclaimed by President Lincoln in 1863. Figurative. The discoveries of science have led to man's emancipation from many old superstitions.

SYNONYM(S): enfranchisement.
E|man|ci|pa|tion «ih MAN suh PAY shuhn», noun.
British History. the act of Parliament passed in 1829 that gave Roman Catholics equal civil rights (Catholic Emancipation Act).

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  • Ger´man|i|za´tion — Ger|man|ize «JUR muh nyz», verb, ized, iz|ing. –v.t. 1. to make German in habits, customs, or character. 2. to translate into German. –v.i. to become German in habits, customs, or character. –Ger´man|i|za´tion, noun. –Ger´man|iz´er, noun …   Useful english dictionary

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