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† ˈfranchisement Obs.
[a. OF. franchisement, franchissement, f. franchir: see franchise v.]
The action of setting free or investing with a franchise; the state or fact of being enfranchised; = enfranchisement.
1562Leigh Armorie (1597) 74 b, The franchisement [of Couentrie] was graunted to her vpon condition, that shee should ride naked through the same Citie. 1596Spenser F.Q. v. xi. 36 Artegall..went..to worke Irenaes franchisement. c1611Chapman Iliad v. 375 He could scarce enjoy The benefit of franchisement. 1809Kendall Trav. I. vi. 49 Till..the..superior court shall see cause to restore him to his franchisement or freedom again.
b. A privilege.
1779St. Papers in Ann. Reg. 416/1 His Christian Majesty, in making reprisals, would also limit the franchisements of the ships of this state. |