unfranchised

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Definitions of unfranchised word

noun unfranchised a privilege of a public nature conferred on an individual, group, or company by a government: a franchise to operate a bus system. 1
noun unfranchised the right or license granted by a company to an individual or group to market its products or services in a specific territory. 1
noun unfranchised a store, restaurant, or other business operating under such a license. 1
noun unfranchised the territory over which such a license extends. 1
noun unfranchised the right to vote: to guarantee the franchise of every citizen. 1
noun unfranchised a privilege arising from the grant of a sovereign or government, or from prescription, which presupposes a grant. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English < Old French, derivative of franc free. See frank1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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