manumission

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Release from slavery or other legally sanctioned servitude; the giving of freedom; the act of manumitting.

Pronunciation

/mænjʊˈmɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-manumission.wav

Word forms

manumission manumissions

Etymology

From Middle English manumissioun, from Middle French manumission and its etymon Latin manūmissiō.

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