franchise

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A franchise is an authority that is given by an organization to someone, allowing them to sell its goods or services or to take part in an activity which the organization controls. (公司授予某人的) 特許經營權[商業]
...fast-food franchises. …快餐特許經營權。
...the franchise to build and operate the tunnel. …建造、運營隧道的特許權。
2. V-T If a company franchises its business, it sells franchises to other companies, allowing them to sell its goods or services. 出售…的特許經營權[商業]
She has recently franchised her business. 她最近已出售了其公司的特許經營權。
3. N-UNCOUNT Franchise is the right to vote in an election. 選擧權[also 'the' N]
...the introduction of universal franchise. …普選權的採用。

The Commission felt the company were overbidding and gave the franchise to their competitors instead .
The company expanded rapidly during the 1980s by means of franchises.
Each store is owned by an individual who pays a fee for the franchise.
The franchise has proved to be extremely lucrative .
He lost the franchise after failing to meet the specified standards .