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
解放法：1829年的英国法律，使罗马天主教徒自1678年以来首次担任公众职务，包括成为国会议员