Did you know that 'manumission' is actually Latin?

'Manumission' is a word borrowed from Latin 'manumissio'. The word entered the English language some time around the 15th century.

manumission [noun] [15th century]

• the act or process of
• formal emancipation from slavery

Meaning: the act or process of manumitting; formal emancipation from slavery.

Etymology: Middle English; from Anglo-French; from Latin manumission-; manumissio; from manumittere.

Topics: Law:Government.

Origin: From Latin to English.

note: Etymology: Originates from the Latin manumissio (manumissionis) which translates to releasing from one's hand or power. It is a combination of manus (hand) and missio (a sending away from mittere to send). Definition: Historically the act of a slave owner freeing their slaves. It signifies the formal transfer of a person from bondage to freedom.

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