franchise

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The right to sell a company's products or services in a particular area, or a business run under such a right.

   He bought a McDonald's franchise in his hometown.

2. 2
   noun

   A series of films, books, or games set in the same world.

   The Star Wars franchise has earned billions of dollars.

3. 3
   noun

   The right to vote in elections.

   It is important to exercise your franchise by voting.

From Middle English franchisen, fraunchisen, from Old French franchir (stem franchiss-, “to set free”), from franc (“free”). More at frank.

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