n.

1. 公民權，選舉權[the S]
   They were given the franchise a few years ago.

   數年前他們獲得選舉權。

2. 【美】（政府給予個人、公司或社團經營某種事業的）特權；（製造廠商授予聯營店者的）經銷權（或公司名稱使用權等）[C]
   That fast food business has expanded through the sale of franchises.

   該快餐店透過出售聯營經銷權而擴大了生意。

vt.

1. 【美】給予特權、經銷權

n.

1. an authorization granted by a government or company to an individual or group enabling them to carry out specified commercial activities.
   ▸a business or service granted such authorization.
   ▸N. Amer. an authorization given by a professional league to own a sports team.
   ▸N. Amer. informal a professional sports team.
2. the right to vote in public elections.

v.