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franchise
What does franchise mean?
franchise (noun): the authorization granted by a company to sell or distribute its goods or services in a certain area.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce franchise?
/ˈfɹænˌtʃaɪz/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does franchise come from?
From Middle English franchise, fraunchise, from Old French franchise (“freedom”), a derivative of franc (“free”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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