n. [ L. emancipatio: cf. F. émancipation. ] 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; the act or process of emancipation, or the state thereby achieved; liberation;
n. An advocate of emancipation, esp. the emancipation of slaves. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. mancipatio a transfer. ] Slavery; involuntary servitude. [ Obs. ] Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]