Meaning of the word disenfranchisement in English

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disenfranchisement

US /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfræn.tʃaɪz.mənt/
UK /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfræn.tʃaɪz.mənt/

Noun

1.

the action of taking away the right to vote from a person or group:

Example:
He protested at what he considered the disenfranchisement of younger voters during the election campaign.
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