Also means
to stamp (mail)
Usage Note
Affranchir has two well-established meanings: to liberate or emancipate (affranchir un esclave — to free a slave) and to prepay or stamp a letter or parcel. S'affranchir de means 'to free oneself from' a constraint. The noun affranchissement covers both senses.
Examples
"Elle voulait s'affranchir de toute contrainte."
Natural Translation
She wanted to free herself from all constraints.
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