franchise

The right to vote at a public election or referendum; see: suffrage.

A right or privilege officially granted to a person, a group of people, or a company by a government.

An acknowledgment of a corporation's existence and ownership.

The authorization granted by a company to sell or distribute its goods or services in a certain area.

A business operating under such authorization, a franchisee.

A legal exemption from jurisdiction.

The membership of a corporation or state; citizenship.

The district or jurisdiction to which a particular privilege extends; the limits of an immunity; hence, an asylum or sanctuary.

The collection of organizations in the history of a sports team; the tradition of a sports team as an entity, extending beyond the contemporary organization.

The positive influence on the buying behavior of customers exerted by the reputation of a company or a brand.