franchise


Definition: Meaning of, franchise in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈfran(t)ʃʌɪz /

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franchise franchises
  1. [uncountable and countable] permission given by a company to someone who wants to sell its goods or services
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  2. [countable] a business that operates as a franchise
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  3. [countable] American English a professional sports team
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  4. [uncountable] formal the legal right to vote in your country's elections
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
franchise franchised franchised
Present Participle Third Person Singular
franchising franchises
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  1. to give or sell a franchise to someone
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franchise used in phrases

  • franchise tax (noun)
    1. a tax that is imposed by states on corporations; it depends both on the net worth of the corporation and on its net income attributable to activities within the state
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