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Emancipation

The act of setting free from the power of another, from slavery, subjection, dependence, or controlling influence; also, the state of being thus set free; liberation; as, the emancipation of slaves; the emancipation of minors; the emancipation of a person from prejudices; the emancipation of the mind from superstition; the emancipation of a nation from tyranny or subjection.

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Freeing 76% connected

of Free

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Liberation 76% connected

The act of liberating or the state of being liberated.

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Release 76% connected

To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.

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Emancipate 74% connected

To set free from the power of another; to liberate; as: (a) To set free, as a minor from a parent; as, a father may emancipate a child. (b) To set fr…

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Emancipate 74% connected

To set free from the power of another; to liberate; as: (a) To set free, as a minor from a parent; as, a father may emancipate a child. (b) To set fr…

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Emancipationist 74% connected

An advocate of emancipation, esp. the emancipation of slaves.

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Emancipationist 74% connected

An advocate of emancipation, esp. the emancipation of slaves.

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Manumit 74% connected

To release from slavery; to liberate from personal bondage or servitude; to free, as a slave.

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Manumit 74% connected

To release from slavery; to liberate from personal bondage or servitude; to free, as a slave.

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