debarring

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At the opening of the nineteenth century England still kept on the statute book the laws debarring Roman Catholics and dissenters from sitting in Parliament or holding any public office.

From An Introduction to the History of Western Europe by Robinson, James Harvey

The duke had insisted on the incognito as debarring Maximilian from all claim to attention from a prince like himself whose rank was not concealed.

From The Life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France by Yonge, Charles Duke

His parents were Roman Catholics, and to this faith the poet adhered, thus debarring himself from public office and employment.

From An Essay on Criticism by Pope, Alexander

When the Athenian law debarring all but freemen from the exercise of art was enacted, Creon was at work trying to realize in marble the vision his soul had created.

From Eclectic School Readings: Stories from Life by Marden, Orison Swett

Depend upon my sincerity for this," Defoe answers, "that I am far from debarring you.

From Daniel Defoe by Minto, William