L'émancipation
Example: L'émancipation des femmes a marqué un tournant historique important.
Definition
"L'émancipation" refers to the process of gaining freedom and rights, especially from social, political, or legal restrictions. It often describes the act of individuals or groups becoming independent and empowered, as in the case of women's emancipation marking a significant historical turning point.
Etymology
The word "l'émancipation" comes from the Latin 'emancipatio', which means 'the act of freeing from control'. It originally referred to freeing a child from parental authority in Roman law. Over time, the meaning expanded to include broader social and political liberation.
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