Emancipation
/ɪˌmænsəˈpeɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The act of setting free from the power of another, as from slavery, subjection, dependence, or controlling influence.
Sentence Examples
She fought for the emancipation of women.
The islands' sugar industry was hurt by the emancipation of the slaves in 1834.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ proclamation was a pivotal moment in the struggle for human rights.