Disenfranchise (verb) – deprive someone of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote

(Pronounced dis-in-fran-chize)

To remember the definition of the word disenfranchise, use the following mnemonic:

We were discriminated against in the fast food franchise (disenfranchise) and deprived of the right to choose which meal we would get. 

Examples of disenfranchise (verb) in a sentence

Their attempts to disenfranchise minorities caused riots. 

His efforts to disenfranchise certain voters lead to his removal from the election.

The disenfranchised workers began to unionise.