The term 'affranchise' is a combination of the words 'EMANCIPATE', 'LET', 'FREE', and 'setfree'. It means to grant freedom or liberty to someone, usually from oppressive or restrictive circumstances. In other words, it is the act of liberating someone from a state of servitude or oppression. The term is often used in the context of political or civil rights, such as the right to vote or the right to own property.