franchise

(noun, verb)

noun

1. an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place

Definition categories: communication, concession, grant

2. a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area

Similar word(s): dealership

Definition categories: group, business, concern

3. a statutory right or privilege granted to a person or group by a government (especially the rights of citizenship and the right to vote)

Similar word(s): enfranchisement

Definition categories: attribute

Sentences with franchise as a noun:

- McDonalds has exported its franchise.

- The Whalers' home city of Hartford was one of many for the franchise.

- the Star Wars franchise

verb

1. grant a franchise to

Definition categories: social, certify, licence, license