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What is another word for Franchise? – 125 Franchise Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    license permission authority right privilege charter concession authorization accreditation certification allowance consent sanction approval endorsement sponsorship patronage support empowerment enablement autonomy liberty freedom concessionary permit dispensation exemption immunity entitlement prerogative authorization mandate

    Meaning of Franchise

    The primary meaning of the word "franchise" is a right or license granted by a government or company to an individual or group to operate a business or sell a product or service.

    Definitions

    • A franchise is a right or license granted by a government or company to an individual or group to operate a business or sell a product or service, typically with the use of a brand name and a standardized business model.
    • In politics, a franchise refers to the right to vote or participate in a political process.
    • In sports, a franchise refers to a team or organization that competes in a professional league.

    Etymology of Franchise

    The word "franchise" comes from the Old French word "franche," meaning "free," and the suffix "-ise," which forms a noun indicating a state or condition.
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a right or privilege granted by a government or lord to an individual or group.
    Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include the concept of a business or commercial license.

    Example Uses

    • The company granted a franchise to a local entrepreneur to operate a restaurant using their brand name and business model.
    • The new law extended the franchise to all citizens over the age of 18, giving them the right to vote.
    • The sports team is a franchise that competes in the national league and has a loyal fan base.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    prohibition ban restriction denial refusal rejection prohibition exclusion disqualification disenfranchisement revocation cancellation termination prohibition forfeiture confiscation seizure expropriation nationalization monopoly oppression repression suppression

    Related Nouns

    business company corporation organization enterprise venture firm partnership association cooperative consortium syndicate cartel monopoly license permit charter contract agreement treaty convention pact accord covenant

    Related Verbs

    operate manage run conduct direct administer supervise regulate control govern authorize license permit sanction approve endorse sponsor support empower enable franchise certify accredit

    Related Adjectives

    commercial business corporate entrepreneurial economic financial legal political social cultural authorized licensed permitted sanctioned approved endorsed sponsored supported empowered enabled autonomous independent self-governing