EMANCIPATE
E*man"ci*pate, a. Etym: [L. emancipatus, p. p.]
Defn: Set at liberty.
EMANCIPATION
E*man`ci*pa"tion, n. Etym: [L. emancipatio: cf. F. émancipation.]
Defn: 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.
Syn. — Deliverance; liberation; release; freedom; manumission; enfranchisement.
EMANCIPATIONIST
E*man`ci*pa"tion*ist, n.
Defn: An advocate of emancipation, esp. the emancipation of slaves.
EMANCIPATOR
E*man"ci*pa`tor, n. Etym: [L.]
Defn: One who emancipates.
EMANCIPATORY
E*man"ci*pa*to*ry, a.