Franchise — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈfran-ˌchīz/ fran·chise

Meaning & Definition of Franchise

Franchise (noun)

  1. the right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory; also, a business granted such a right or license
  2. the territory involved in such a right
  3. a constitutional or statutory right or privilege; especially, the right to vote

Franchise (verb)

  1. to grant a franchise to
  2. free

Franchise (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the right to formally express one's position or will in an election

    "the Territory of Wyoming granted women the franchise in 1869, a full 51 years before the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote in all elections"

    similar: ballot, enfranchisement, suffrage, vote
    related: say, say-so, voice
    opposite: disenfranchisement

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Franchise

The most common words with a similar meaning to Franchise:

ballot, enfranchisement, suffrage, vote

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Franchise

Words with the opposite meaning of Franchise:

disenfranchisement

Related Words for Franchise

say, say-so, voice

Word Forms of Franchise

Inflections: franchises, franchised, franchising

Origin & Etymology of Franchise

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from franchir to free, from franc free frank

First known use: 14th century

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franchise

What does "Franchise" mean?

"Franchise" means the right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory; also, a business granted such a right or license. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory; also, a business granted such a right or license.

What is another word for "Franchise"?

Other words for "Franchise" include ballot, enfranchisement, suffrage and vote. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Franchise" you intend.

What is the opposite of "Franchise"?

Antonyms of "Franchise" include disenfranchisement.

How do you use "Franchise" in a sentence?

Examples of "Franchise" in a sentence: "the Territory of Wyoming granted women the franchise in 1869, a full 51 years before the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote in all elections".

Is "Franchise" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Franchise" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Franchise" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Franchise" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Franchise"?

"Franchise" is pronounced /ˈfran-ˌchīz/ and divided into syllables as fran·chise.

What is the origin of the word "Franchise"?

"Franchise" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, from franchir to free, from franc free frank. First known use: 14th century.