emancipation
eman·ci·pa·tion
noun
1.
freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent''s relinquishing authority and control over a minor child
Origin
1630, from French émancipation, from Latin ēmancipātiō. In the US, with reference to anti-slavery, abolitionism, first used in 1785 by Charles Godfrey Leland. In Britain, with reference to easing of restrictions on Catholics, in 19th century.
Phrases
- Emancipation Day
- emancipation waist
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