EMANCIPATE Means to free from restraint, influence, or the like., to free (a slave) from bondage., In Roman and Civil Law, to terminate paternal control over. Originates from the Latin word emancipatus, pp. of emancipare which means to declare (someone) free, give up ones authority over,. In Roman law, it is the freeing of a son or wife from the legal authority (patria potestas) of the pater familias, to make his or her own way in the world; From ex- out, away + mancipare deliver, transfer or sell, from mancipum ownership, from manus hand (see manual) + capere take (see capable). Adopted in the cause of religious toleration (17c.), then anti-slavery (1776). Also used in ref. to women who free themselves from conventional customs (1850). Get ready for your freedom to access the weight of Gods Glory all by yourself. Emancipation Unto Glory Saturday and Sunday 8th and 9th March @ the City of Refuge, by Saint Marys Clinic Road Junction, Airport Road, Warri.
Posted on: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 10:59:23 +0000
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