Pronunciation: [mˈanjuːmˌɪtɪŋ] (IPA) 
Manumitting is spelled as məˈnʌmɪtɪŋ in IPA phonetic transcription. This word is formed by adding the suffix '–ing' to the verb 'manumit', meaning to release from slavery or servitude. The root word 'manu–' comes from Latin 'manus', meaning hand, and 'mit–' comes from 'mittere', meaning to release or let go. Manumitting is a term used in legal or historical contexts, referring to the act of freeing slaves or serfs from bondage.
Manumitting refers to the act of legally granting freedom or releasing a person from bondage or slavery. Derived from the Latin word "manumittere," which means "to release from one's hand," manumitting involves the formal emancipation of an individual, thereby ending their servitude or enslavement.
In historical terms, manumitting typically occurred in contexts where slavery or indentured servitude was prevalent, often attached to specific legal proceedings, contracts, or official documents. It involved bestowing freedom upon an enslaved person, allowing them to become autonomous individuals and no longer subject to the control and ownership of another.
Manumitting was primarily carried out by slaveholders or owners who granted freedom to their slaves or indentured servants. The reasons behind manumission varied widely, ranging from acts of benevolence or compassion to fulfilling certain legal obligations or social pressures. Slavery abolition movements and changing societal norms also influenced the practice of manumitting.
Throughout history, manumitting has been an important aspect of the struggle for human rights and justice. It represented a significant milestone in the fight against slavery, recognizing the inherent dignity and fundamental rights of all individuals. The process of manumitting not only gave freedom to the enslaved but also acknowledged their status as human beings entitled to self-determination and equal treatment within society. Today, manumitting serves as a reminder of the relentless pursuit of justice and the triumph over oppression.
The word "manumitting" is derived from the Latin word "manumittere". It is a compound word composed of "manus" meaning "hand" and "mittere" meaning "to let go" or "to release". In Roman society, "manumittere" referred to the act of granting freedom or releasing a slave from bondage. Over time, the term evolved and was adopted into English as "manumitting", which continues to be used to describe the act of setting a slave free or emancipating someone from servitude.
