franchise

noun verb

Stress: 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/