franchise
Translation
franchise, license, right to vote
Examples
She bought a fast-food franchise.
She bought a fast-food franchise.
The new law extended the franchise to all adults.
The new law extended the franchise to all adults.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) franchise (a business license or the right to vote) She runs a successful pizza franchise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: license, concession, right; Antonyms: restriction
Etymology
From Old French 'franchise' (freedom, exemption), from 'franc' (free). It originally meant freedom or a special privilege.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'free' ('franc') to operate a business under a larger brand's name.