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enfranchised

/ɪnˈfræntʃaɪzd/ /ɛnˈfræntʃaɪzd/

Meanings
verb
To grant the franchise to an entity, specifically:

Examples :

"The new law enfranchised many previously excluded citizens, allowing them to vote for the first time. "
politics government right state society

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Illustration passed

passed verb

/pɑːst/ /pæst/

To change place.

"The train passed through the tunnel. "

Illustration voters

voters noun

/ˈvoʊtərz/

Someone who votes.

"In your opinion, should we allow 16 and 17 year olds to become voters?"

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franchise noun

/ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/

The right to vote at a public election or referendum; see: suffrage, suffragette.

"Citizens have the franchise to vote in local elections. "

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emancipated verb

/ɪˈmænsɪpeɪtɪd/ /iˈmænsɪpeɪtɪd/

To set free from the power of another; to liberate; as:

"The law emancipated the young woman from her abusive family. "

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became verb

/bɪˈkeɪm/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The students became quiet in the classroom when the teacher entered. "

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excluded verb

/ɪksˈkluːdɪd/

To bar (someone) from entering; to keep out.

"The club excluded new members until they proved their skills. "

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

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citizens noun

/ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally-recognized rights or duties.

"The citizens of our town voted for a new mayor in the election. "

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entity noun

/ˈen.tɪ.ti/

That which has a distinct existence as an individual unit. Often used for organisations which have no physical form.

"The school district is a large entity with many departments. "

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residents noun

/ˈrɛzɪdənts/ /ˈrɛzɪdənz/

A person, animal or plant living at a certain location or in a certain area.

"The tiger lily is a resident of Asia."

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previously adverb

/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ /ˈpɹivi.əsli/

(with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.

"Previously, I had planned to study for the math test on Saturday. "

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allowing verb

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"