the Emancipation Act
/ði ɪˌmænsɪˈpeɪʃn ækt/
/ði ɪˌmænsɪˈpeɪʃn ækt/
- the British law of 1829 which made it possible for Roman Catholics to hold public positions, including being Members of Parliament, for the first time since 1678
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