1. deprives (a person or group) of the right to vote
Usage: third person singular present tense of disenfranchise
2. deprives (a person or group) of rights, privileges, or power
Usage: third person singular present tense of disenfranchise; broader sense

Examples

• The new law disenfranchises thousands of eligible voters.
• Discriminatory policies disenfranchise marginalized communities.
• The government disenfranchises citizens who fail to meet arbitrary requirements.
• Historical voting restrictions disenfranchised African Americans for decades.
• Economic barriers disenfranchise people from full participation in society.
• The amendment disenfranchises former felons in some states.