<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>Disenfranchised, disenfranchising.</li><li>To deprive (a person) of a right or privilege of citizenship, especially the right to vote: This electoral law disenfranchises people in prison and on parole, but allows those on probation to vote.</li><li>To deprive of the rights or privileges of full participation in society or in any community or organization, especially of the opportunity to influence policy or make one’s voice heard: We are intentionally seeking to engage all employees in these discussions so as not to disenfranchise any social minority.</li><li>To deprive of a commercial or legal franchise: There’s been talk of disenfranchising the cricket team for violation of the league’s bylaws.</li></ul>