Synonyms for franchise
ˈfræn tʃaɪzfran·chise

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1. franchisenoun

   A right is that which one may properly demand upon considerations of justice, morality, equity, or of natural or positive law. A right may be either general or special, natural or artificial. "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are the natural and inalienable rights of all men; rights of property, inheritance, etc., are individual and special, and often artificial, as the right of inheritance by primogeniture. A privilege is always special, exceptional, and artificial; it is something not enjoyed by all, or only to be enjoyed on certain special conditions, a peculiar benefit, favor, advantage, etc. A privilege may be of doing or avoiding; in the latter case it is an exemption or immunity; as, a privilege of hunting or fishing; exemption from military service; immunity from arrest. A franchise is a specific right or privilege granted by the government or established as such by governmental authority; as, the elective franchise; a railroad franchise. A prerogative is an official right or privilege, especially one inherent in the royal or sovereign power; in a wider sense it is an exclusive and peculiar privilege which one possesses by reason of being what he is; as, reason is the prerogative of man; kings and nobles have often claimed prerogatives and privileges opposed to the inherent rights of the people. Compare DUTY; JUSTICE.

   Synonyms:
   claim, exemption, immunity, liberty, license, prerogative, privilege, right

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1. franchise

   Synonyms:
   freedom, immunity, exemption, right

   Antonyms:
   obligation, disability, jurisdiction, liability, disqualification

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. franchisenoun

   an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place

   Synonyms:
   enfranchisement, dealership

2. franchise, dealershipnoun

   a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area

   Synonyms:
   enfranchisement, dealership

3. franchise, enfranchisementverb

   a statutory right or privilege granted to a person or group by a government (especially the rights of citizenship and the right to vote)

   Synonyms:
   certification, enfranchisement, dealership

4. franchiseverb

   grant a franchise to

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1. • Business
   • Commerce
   • Concession
   • License

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1. franchisenoun

   Synonyms:
   right, privilege

2. franchisenoun

   Synonyms:
   immunity, exemption

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1. List of paraphrases for "franchise":

   franchises, franchised, frankness, suffrage, candour, deductible, concession, candor, franchisee, franchising, patent, honesty

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1. Dave Hakstol:

   I think you saw a little bit of that stress in us in our play in the third period, guys were calm and pretty focused. I know guys were really excited to be able to get the first win, especially as it sinks in. It’s the first win in franchise history, that’s a big deal for everybody.

2. Don Waddell:

   We came in when the league was paying $75 million for a franchise, these guys are paying $650 (million). So they deserve a little better opportunity to build a team.

3. Evan Fournier:

   Jules, getting to know him, he’s an emotional guy. Because he puts so much into what he does. He probably wasn’t happy about that. Honestly, no big deal in my opinion. The dude played hard as hell, he fought extremely hard and he played well. So when you give everything you have for something and you put so much into something and it doesn’t work out or you’re being called out, sometimes it’s frustrating, but it’s the business that we’re in. And Julius is the image of the franchise. He’s the star player. Of course, he’s going to get more criticism. But that comes with it. And I think he understands it. If I remember well, his first year here he was getting booed consistently and then he bounced back and had an incredible season last year, so that shows a lot of mental toughness. So I’m not worried about Julius at all.

4. Phil Contrino:

   This is a bittersweet installment in the franchise.

5. Muriel Bowser:

   This is a great franchise with a great history that's beloved in history and it deserves a name that reflects the affection that we feel for the team.