\Dis*fran"chise\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Disfranchised}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Disfranchising}.] [Cf.
{Diffranchise}.]
To deprive of a franchise or chartered right; to dispossess
of the rights of a citizen, or of a particular privilege, as
of voting, holding office, etc.
      Sir William Fitzwilliam was disfranchised. --Fabyan
                                               (1509).
      He was partially disfranchised so as to be made
      incapable of taking part in public affairs.
                                               --Thirlwall.