Synonyms of franchise

franchise

noun

ˈfran-ˌchīz 

as in suffrage

the right to formally express one's position or will in an election

the Territory of Wyoming granted women the franchise in 1869, a full 51 years before the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote in all elections

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suffrage
• vote
• ballot
• enfranchisement
• voice
• say
• say-so

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disenfranchisement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of franchise

In his new role, Earley will lead the strategic development of Disney Entertainment Television franchises, maximizing their value and creating new opportunities to engage audiences and drive the business forward. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

The popular slugger hit a franchise-record 264 home runs and made five All-Star teams in seven seasons with the Mets. — CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

The move surprised many given Walter had owned the team for one season, the NBA’s board of governors approved his deal to buy the Los Angeles franchise in October 2025. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

In 2022, Spyglass rebooted the Scream franchise with Barrera as its new lead. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

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