EMANCIPATE


Meaning of EMANCIPATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ i-ˈman(t)-sə-ˌpāt ]

transitive verb

( -pat·ed ; -pat·ing )

Etymology: Latin emancipatus, past participle of emancipare, from e- + mancipare to transfer ownership of, from mancip-, manceps contractor, from manus hand + capere to take — more at manual , heave

Date: 1613

1. : to free from restraint, control, or the power of another ; especially : to free from bondage

2. : to release from paternal care and responsibility and make sui juris

3. : to free from any controlling influence (as traditional mores or beliefs)

Synonyms: see free

• eman·ci·pa·tor -ˌpā-tər noun

• eman·ci·pa·tory -pə-ˌtȯr-ē adjective

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