franchise
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