franchise
noun verbStress: first syllable
Syllables: fran-chise (2)
English Definition
An authorization granted by a government or company to an individual or group enabling them to carry out specified commercial activities.
Example Sentence
He decided to open a fast-food franchise.
US IPA
/ˈfræntʃaɪz/
UK IPA
/ˈfræntʃaɪz/