ETYM Latin manumissio: cf. French manumission. Related to Manumit.
The formal act of freeing from slavery.
Emancipation; freedom from slavery.
In medieval England, the act of freeing a villein or serf from his or her bondage. The process took place in a county court and freedom could either be bought or granted as a reward for services rendered.
In Roman times, slaves could become freedmen or freedwomen by being granted manumission by their owner, who let the slave go (manu misit).
1. Activity that releases or expresses creative energy or emotion; SYN. outlet.
2. A process that liberates or discharges something
3. A formal written statement of relinquishment; SYN. waiver, discharge.
4. (Music) The act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone; SYN. tone ending.
5. Something issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)