franchise

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈfrænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: fran‧chise

Noun

Singular franchise

Plural franchises

1. (countable & uncountable) A franchise is the right to vote.
2. (countable) A franchise is the authorization given by someone, usually a conglomerate, to sell or distribute its goods or services in a certain area.

Verb

Plain form franchise

Third-person singular franchises

Past tense franchised

Past participle franchised

Present participle franchising

1. (transitive) If you franchise something, you give someone permission to sell your goods or services in a certain area.
   • Synonyms: authorize and authorise