franchise

Definitions

An authorization granted by a government or company to an individual or group enabling them to carry out specified commercial activities.

The right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory.

The right to vote in public, political elections.

Examples

The popular science fiction franchise released its latest sequel to record-breaking box office numbers.

He decided to open a local coffee franchise after years of working in the corporate sector.

The league decided to grant a new sports franchise to the city to help boost the local economy.

Synonyms

charter license privilege right authorization entitlement permit

Antonyms

restriction prohibition disenfranchisement limitation ban denial subjugation